Alfa Romeo Recall 96V140000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA recall 96V140000 · announced July 23, 1996 · filed by Alfa Romeo, Incorporated · 5,965 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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 1-407-856-5072. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1991 Alfa Romeo 164
• 1992 Alfa Romeo 164
• 1993 Alfa Romeo 164

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