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1997 Chevrolet Corvette recall: tank assembly

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on June 23, 1997. It covers about 3,792 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,792
reported
Jun 23, 1997
owners notified
Jul 15, 1997
related complaints
12

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have a torn fuel tank sending unit/pump seal. This can cause fuel odor and/or leakage at the attachment location.
Risk
Fuel leakage from a torn seal can result in a fire if an ignition source is present.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right hand fuel tank assemblies (including fuel sending unit and pump).

Recall number 97V105000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about fuel system problems.

1997 Chevrolet Corvette

Questions about recall 97V105000

Is there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 97V105000, reported on June 23, 1997, covers about 3,792 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V105000?

Dealers will replace the left and right hand fuel tank assemblies (including fuel sending unit and pump).

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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