OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

79V093000

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Reported Feb 26, 1979 · FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.

Summary

THE FUEL LINES FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY CONTACT THE METAL EDGE OF A HOLE IN THE BULKHEAD, WHICH CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINES. IF THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

THE RUBBER GROMMET AT THE REAR BULKHEAD WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AND WILL BE REPOSITIONED, IF NECESSARY.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE OR AN EXPLOSIONAND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

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