1991 CHEVROLET P3 RECALL - #91V216000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 CHEVROLET P3 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1990 - 6/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
12/18/1991 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/19/1991 |
| # Affected |
4,350 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL NEW CAPS ON THE VEHICLES WITH UNUSED RIGHT-HAND FILL OR VENT OPENINGS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FILL OR VENT CAPS ON GASOLINE TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH LEFT AND RIGHT HAND FILL80 GALLON FUEL TANKS. |
| See also |
1991 CHEVROLET P3 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
1991 CHEVROLET P3 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL
1991 CHEVROLET P3 Recall for WHEELS
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