NHTSA recall 93V-199 (93V199000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported December 1, 1993 - about 6,807 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V199000
Also written as: 93V-199
Manufacturer number: 94-C-09 / 94-C-01
Reported: December 1, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~6,807
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

THE FUEL LINES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED AND MAY CONTACT THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE. THE HIGH TEMPERATURES FROM THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW IT TO MELT THROUGH AND DAMAGE A FUEL LINE.

Why it is dangerous

A FUEL LINE WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY THE HEAT OF THE"AIR" CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHERE IT COULDRESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REROUTE ANY MISROUTED FUEL LINES TO THE PROPER POSITION, AND REPLACE ANY FUEL LINE BUNDLE WHERE THE OUTER SHELL HAS BEEN MELTED THROUGH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-199 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Camaro - 1994

Pontiac Firebird - 1994

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