NHTSA recall 90V-146 (90V146000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 13, 1990 - about 30,640 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 90V146000
- Also written as
- 90V-146
- Reported
- August 13, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- ~30,640
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
FUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING, CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF FUEL.
Why it is dangerous
IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL RETURN LINE SEPARATION, A FUELLEAK OCCURRING IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
INSTALL A PROPERLY CRIMPED FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-146 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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