Recall
Cadillac Allante — 88V072000
NHTSA ID
88V072000
Make
Cadillac
Model
Allante
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-04-26
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Units Affected
538
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN FUEL CAP MAY STICK DURING THE TURN TO VENT FUNCTION, CAUSING THE VALVE TO REMAIN OPEN.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL SPILLAGE DURING AND AFTER ACOLLISION AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS301.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW FUEL CAP.