Vehicle recall 83V085000 · September 2, 1983
Chevrolet P20, GMC P20 and 2 more models
In a vehicle impact from the rear, the three piece hoses could separate and result in fuel leakage in excess of the amount permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no.…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- In a vehicle impact from the rear, the three piece hoses could separate and result in fuel leakage in excess of the amount permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
- Remedy
- A new fuel filler hose will be installed by dealer on all involved vehicles.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: fuel; fuel filler hose.consequences of defect: if fuel leakage occurs as the result of an accident, afire could ignite, causing injury to vehicle passengers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V085000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 2, 1983
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 13, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 215
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet P20 (1982): 1982
- Chevrolet P30 (1982): 1982
- GMC P20 (1982): 1982
- GMC P30 (1982): 1982
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