1994 Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva and others recall: tank assembly
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on July 1, 1994. It covers about 1,681 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,681
- reported
- Jul 1, 1994
- owners notified
- Jul 8, 1994
- related complaints
- 16
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Risk
- This can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.
Recall number 94V122000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Skylark 1994 1994
- Oldsmobile Achieva 1994 1994
- Pontiac Grand Am 1994 1994
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about fuel system problems.
1994 Buick Skylark1994 Oldsmobile Achieva1994 Pontiac Grand Am
Questions about recall 94V122000
Is there a recall on the 1994 Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva and others tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 94V122000, reported on July 1, 1994, covers about 1,681 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V122000?
Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.
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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