NHTSA recall 94V-122 (94V122000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported July 1, 1994 - about 1,681 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V122000
Also written as: 94V-122
Reported: July 1, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~1,681
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

THESE VEHICLES WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH WELDS IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT PAN ASSEMBLY THAT ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FUEL TANK LEAKAGE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION. THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALER WILL INSTALL RIVETS ADJACENT TO THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE SUSPECT WELDS ARE LOCATED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-122 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Buick Skylark - 1994

Oldsmobile Achieva - 1994

Pontiac Grand AM - 1994

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.