Recall 00V-053
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier: Fuel system, other (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-053
- Reported
- February 28, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 391 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bi-fuel compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles. The cng fuel line and the cng high pressure regulator coolant lines can contact other fuel (gasoline) and brake lines on the vehicle. Abrasion from contact can cause a leak in the brake pipe, fuel pipe, or both.
The risk
Abrasion from contact can cause a leak in the brake pipe, fuel pipe, or both. A brake fluid leak could disable a portion of the brake system, causing longer stopping distances. Gasoline leaking from a fuel pipe, in the presence of an ignition source, could cause a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and reposition the cng fuel and coolant pipes and reposition/repair any damaged fuel or brake pipes as necessary.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began march 17, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Cavalier 1998