Vehicle recall 90V114000 · June 12, 1990

Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird

Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling.
Consequence: If this coupling separated, allowing gasoline to leak,and an ignition source was present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy: Install a properly crimped fuel return hose.
Notes: System: fuel return hoses.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 5.0 l and 5.7 l V-8 engines.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V114000
Reported to NHTSA: June 12, 1990
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: July 20, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 10,297
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 90V114000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1990): 1990
Pontiac Firebird (1990): 1990

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