1991 Chevrolet P3 recall: tank assembly
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 13, 1991. It covers about 4,350 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,350
- reported
- Dec 13, 1991
- owners notified
- Dec 19, 1991
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Some chassis were shipped to body builders with damaged fill or vent opening caps on the right-hand side. If a left-hand fill system was installed on the tank, and there was a damaged right-hand cap, the fuel system would not be sealed.
- Risk
- If the fuel system is not sealed, the automatic shut-offsystem used in gas stations would not work, allowing gas to be forced out ofthe defective right-hand opening. The spilled gasoline would result in a firehazard if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Install new caps on the vehicles with unused right-hand fill or vent openings.
Recall number 91V216000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet P3 1991 1991
Questions about recall 91V216000
Is there a recall on the 1991 Chevrolet P3 tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 91V216000, reported on December 13, 1991, covers about 4,350 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 91V216000?
Install new caps on the vehicles with unused right-hand fill or vent openings.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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