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1981 Chevrolet Chevette Recall NHTSA 83V027000

Release Date:
Applicable Country:
USA
NHTSA Campaign Number:
83V027000
Manufacturer:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component(s):
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    • CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Summary

THE CARBURETOR FUEL PLUG MAY COME OUT AND FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE CARBURETOR.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE CARBURETOR INLET PLUG TO PREVENT IT FROM DISLODGING, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.6 LITER ENGINES ANDCALIFORNIA EMISSION SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS, CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOUSING PLUG.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OFIGNITION, A FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

Other Recalls For The 1981 Chevrolet Chevette

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