Vehicle recall 87V078000 · May 26, 1987
1985-1986 Chevrolet Spectrum
Vehicles may experience perforation of the fuel pump diaphragm.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicles may experience perforation of the fuel pump diaphragm. Excessive alcohol content in the fuel promotes degradation of the diaphragm coating resulting in radial cracking of the diaphragm.
- Consequence
- A perforated diaphragm can allow fuel to leak from thefuel pump into the underhood area. This could ultimately result in anunderhood fire without prior warning. Such a fire could spread to thepassenger compartment.
- Remedy
- A fuel ventilation hose kit will be installed to prevent fuel from escaping into the engine compartment if the fuel pump diaphragm leaks and thereby reduce the possibility of an underhood fire.
- Notes
- System: fuelvehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V078000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 26, 1987
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- June 22, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 108,268
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Spectrum (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
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