Recall
Chevrolet Spectrum — 88V036000
NHTSA ID
88V036000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Spectrum
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1988-03-23
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Units Affected
7,665
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
PERFORATION OF THE FUEL TANK OR THE ATTACHED FUEL FEED PIPE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE TANK OR FUEL FEED PIPE MATERIALS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUELTANK AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SUCH A FIRE COULDSPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.