Vehicle recall 82V076000 · July 29, 1982
Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird
Fuel tank ventilator valve in the fuel system may produce a loud and persistent "whistle" during venting of the tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Fuel tank ventilator valve in the fuel system may produce a loud and persistent "whistle" during venting of the tank. If the fuel filler cap is removed while this condition exists and the tank is more than 3/4 full, gasoline may be forced out of the filler neck onto bystanders.
- Consequence
- Consequence of defect: fire and personal injury could result if introduced to an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank ventilator and pressure control valves without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection engines.ystem: fuel; fuel tank ventilator valve.: fire and personal injury could result in the presenceof an ignition source.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V076000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 29, 1982
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 22, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24,455
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Camaro (1982): 1982
- Pontiac Firebird (1982): 1982
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