NHTSA recall 91V-216 (91V216000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported December 13, 1991 - about 4,350 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V216000
Also written as: 91V-216
Reported: December 13, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~4,350
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

SOME CHASSIS WERE SHIPPED TO BODY BUILDERS WITH DAMAGED FILL OR VENT OPENING CAPS ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE. IF A LEFT-HAND FILL SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED ON THE TANK, AND THERE WAS A DAMAGED RIGHT-HAND CAP, THE FUEL SYSTEM WOULD NOT BE SEALED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE FUEL SYSTEM IS NOT SEALED, THE AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFFSYSTEM USED IN GAS STATIONS WOULD NOT WORK, ALLOWING GAS TO BE FORCED OUT OFTHE DEFECTIVE RIGHT-HAND OPENING. THE SPILLED GASOLINE WOULD RESULT IN A FIREHAZARD IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL NEW CAPS ON THE VEHICLES WITH UNUSED RIGHT-HAND FILL OR VENT OPENINGS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-216 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet P3 - 1991

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