Recall 96V-140
ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED recalled the 1991 to 1993 Alfa Romeo 164: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-140
- Reported
- July 23, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 5,965 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The rubber fuel filler pipe can become brittle and allow fuel to leak.
The risk
If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. Note: 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 alfa romeo at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Alfa Romeo 164 1991 to 1993