Vehicle recall 79V151000 · June 13, 1979
Chevrolet Monza, Buick Skyhawk and 2 more models
The carburetor fuel feed hose may not have been properly positioned during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The carburetor fuel feed hose may not have been properly positioned during assembly. As a result the hose could come in contact with or be too close to the engine emission exhaust system gas recirculation valve. This can cause the hose to rupture.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect the fuel feed hose and reposition it, if necessary. Also, any damaged hose will be replaced.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; lines, hoses, non-metallic.consequences of defect: a ruptured fuel hose would allow fuel leakage. If anignition source is present a fire could result and cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: until vehicle can be serviced, driver should be alerted to any odor ofgasoline or indications of smoke from the engine compartment. If any of theseconditions are observed, the vehicle should be brought to a safe stop out oftraffic. The hood should not be opened until the engine has cooled or drivercould burn fingers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V151000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 13, 1979
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 42,977
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Skyhawk (1979): 1979
- Chevrolet Monza (1979): 1979
- Oldsmobile Starfire (1979): 1979
- Pontiac Sunbird (1979): 1979
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