Recall 94V-188
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1995 Chevrolet Astro and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, mounting).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 94V-188
- Reported
- October 4, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- 3,037 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened.
The risk
These fuel lines can loosen to the point of allowing fuel to leak from the lines resulting in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank lines to the proper torque value.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly.vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with l35 engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact chevrolet truck at 1-[removed], or GMC at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Astro 1995
- GMC Safari 1995