Recalls for G30 CHEVROLET, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP, Oct 16, 1984

A recall was issued on Oct 16, 1984 for G30 CHEVROLET, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP problems. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE, THE FUEL CAP MAY IMPROPERLY SEAL THE END OF THE FILLER PIPE. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, AN IMPROPERLY SEALED FILLER PIPE COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FUEL CAPS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE MOUNTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE ANDPERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.