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Recall 90V-096

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice: Fuel system, gasoline (storage).

At a glance

Campaign number
90V-096
Reported
May 18, 1990
Vehicles affected
21,415 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Plastic fuel filter assemblies may develop leaks.

The risk

Fuel leaks could result in a vehicle fire due to staticcharge build ups found in the plastic fuel lines and fuel filter which may actas an ignition source.

The fix

Replace plastic assembly with metal fuel filter and bracket.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: plastic fuel filter.vehicle description: police and taxi model passenger cars.

Affected vehicles