NHTSA recall 92V-172 (92V172001)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported December 2, 1992 - about 10,800 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 92V172001
- Also written as
- 92V-172
- Reported
- December 2, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- ~10,800
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
FUEL FILLER HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN CUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY A UTILITY KNIFE USED TO OPEN THE SHIPPING BOX.
Why it is dangerous
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IF THE CUT EXTENDED THROUGH THETHICKNESS OF THE HOSE WALL. LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-172 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.