Vehicle recall 76V160000 · October 12, 1976
Chevrolet Chevrolet, Chevrolet Chevelle and 6 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Chevrolet campaign NO.66C12.BUICK campaign NO.66C1.POSSIBILITY that thefuel inlet plug on rochester quadrajet carburetor may fail which could resultin engine compartment fire.this condition, if it exists, could cause injuryfrom fire or from loss of vehicle control.(correct by inspecting andinstalling a special bracket on the carburetor to prevent loss of fuel inletplug).passenger vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 76V160000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 12, 1976
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 7, 1976
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 811,180
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Electra (1966): 1966
- Buick Gran Sport (1966): 1966
- Buick Riviera (1966): 1966
- Buick Skylark (1966): 1966
- Buick Wildcat (1966): 1966
- Chevrolet Chevelle (1966): 1966
- Chevrolet Chevrolet (1965-1966): 1966, 1965
- Chevrolet El Camino (1966): 1966
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