NHTSA recall 97V-105 (97V105000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported June 23, 1997 - about 3,792 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V105000
Also written as: 97V-105
Reported: June 23, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~3,792
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE A TORN FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT/PUMP SEAL. THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL ODOR AND/OR LEAKAGE AT THE ATTACHMENT LOCATION.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE FROM A TORN SEAL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES (INCLUDING FUEL SENDING UNIT AND PUMP).

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-105 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Corvette - 1997

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