Chevrolet and Gmc Recall 89V071000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA recall 89V071000 · announced May 8, 1989 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 21,558 units affected

The problem

A CRACK MAY DEVELOP ADJACENT TO THE FUEL TANK SEAM WELD ATTACHING THE TANK END CAP.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LEAK OR DRIPPING FROM THE FUELTANK WITH POTENTIAL FIRE HAZZARD.

What to do

INSTALL LIMITER CUSHIONS ON THE TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS OR REPLACE TANK, IF NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS W/350 OR 366 CU. IN. GASOLINE ENGINES.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1986 Chevrolet B6p042
• 1987 Chevrolet B6p042
• 1988 Chevrolet B6p042
• 1989 Chevrolet B6p042
• 1987 Chevrolet S7t042
• 1989 Chevrolet S7t042
• 1986 Gmc B6p042
• 1987 Gmc B6p042
• 1988 Gmc B6p042
• 1989 Gmc B6p042
• 1986 Gmc S7t042
• 1987 Gmc S7t042

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