NHTSA recall 96V-212 (96V212000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 30, 1996 - about 245 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V212000
Also written as: 96V-212
Reported: October 30, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~245
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL, SOME WELDS WERE MISSED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION, THE VEHICLE SHEET METAL STRUCTURE WILL NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED CAUSING UNEXPECTED DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL LINES, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF THIS IS A FUEL LEAK AND AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE MISSING WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, PLACE THREE WHELDS BETWEEN THE INVOLVED PANELS APPLYING PRIMER, SEALER AND ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-212 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Buick Skylark - 1997

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