Recalls for P3 CHEVROLET, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, Dec 13, 1991

A recall was issued on Dec 13, 1991 for P3 CHEVROLET, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY problems. SOME CHASSIS WERE SHIPPED TO BODY BUILDERS WITH DAMAGED FILL OR VENT OPENING CAPS ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE. IF A LEFT-HAND FILL SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED ON THE TANK, AND THERE WAS A DAMAGED RIGHT-HAND CAP, THE FUEL SYSTEM WOULD NOT BE SEALED.IF THE FUEL SYSTEM IS NOT SEALED, THE AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFFSYSTEM USED IN GAS STATIONS WOULD NOT WORK, ALLOWING GAS TO BE FORCED OUT OFTHE DEFECTIVE RIGHT-HAND OPENING. THE SPILLED GASOLINE WOULD RESULT IN A FIREHAZARD IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: INSTALL NEW CAPS ON THE VEHICLES WITH UNUSED RIGHT-HAND FILL OR VENT OPENINGS.
SYSTEM: FILL OR VENT CAPS ON GASOLINE TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH LEFT AND RIGHT HAND FILL80 GALLON FUEL TANKS.