NHTSA recall 01V136000
Fuel System, Gasoline · General Motors, LLC
April 24, 2001report date
126,745units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." A fuel return line can become severed in a frontal collision, resulting in fuel spillage.
Why it matters: If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
The fix: Dealers will install a brake master cylinder bracket that will maintain positioning of the fuel line in a frontal crash. Owner notification began June 29, 2001.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Chevrolet Impala, 2001 Chevrolet Impala.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V136000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.