NHTSA recall 97V-160 (97V160000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 19, 1997 - about 31 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V160000
- Also written as
- 97V-160
- Reported
- September 19, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~31
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL TANKS, AN INCORRECT FILLER NECK WAS INSTALLED CAUSING THE FILLER NECK TO NOT "MATCH" THE FUEL CAP.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FILLER NECKS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-160 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.