Buick and others Recall 79V091000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 79V091000 · announced April 5, 1979 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 4,626 units affected
The problem
FUEL HOSES MAY BE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND CONTACT THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BOOT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE ROTATING BOOT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL HOSE, RESULTING IN FULE LEAKAGE.
What to do
IF PROPER CLEARANCE IS NOT PRESENT, THE METAL FUEL PIPE WILL BE REFORMED UPWARDS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT, VEHICLE DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.