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NHTSA recall 94V014000

Fuel System, Gasoline · General Motors, LLC

January 26, 1994report date
117,200units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The fuel tank filler pipes were not manufactured to specification which caused loss of fuel between the fuel tank filler pipe and the vent tube during a test. The loss of fuel was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

Why it matters: Consequence of non-compliance: if a vehicle crash were to occur, it may cause the joint between the fuel tank filler pipes and the vent tube to crack. If the vehicle overturned, fuel leakage would occur, which could result in a post-crash fire.

The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe on these vehicles.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1994 Chevrolet S10, 1994 Gmc S15.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 94V014000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.