1997 Buick Skylark recall: tank assembly
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 30, 1996. It covers about 245 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 245
- reported
- Oct 30, 1996
- owners notified
- Nov 11, 1996
- related complaints
- 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- During assembly of the left rear quarter panel, some welds were missed. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Risk
- In the event of a rear end collision, the vehicle sheet metal structure will not perform as designed causing unexpected damage to the fuel tank or fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage. If this is a fuel leak and an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for the missing welds and, if necessary, place three whelds between the involved panels applying primer, sealer and anti-corrosion materials.
Recall number 96V212000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Skylark 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 96V212000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Buick Skylark tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 96V212000, reported on October 30, 1996, covers about 245 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V212000?
Dealers will inspect for the missing welds and, if necessary, place three whelds between the involved panels applying primer, sealer and anti-corrosion materials.
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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