Chevrolet Recall 78V248000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 78V248000 · announced November 16, 1978 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 320,000 units affected

The problem

THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION FROM THE REAR, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSTALL PLASTIC SHIELDS AROUND THE FRONT CORNERS OF THE FUEL TANK, AND LARGER WASHERS ON CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION PARTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE FOLLOWING AN IMPACT COULD LEAD TO AVEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURIES TO PASSENGERS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
• 1977 Chevrolet Chevette

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.