Vehicle recall 94V122000 · July 1, 1994
Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Grand AM and 1 more model
These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the…
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- Summary
- These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Consequence
- This can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.
- Notes
- System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Buick service center at 1-800-521-7300 or Oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-4547 or Pontiac service center at 1-800-762-2737. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V122000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 1994
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 8, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,681
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- 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.
- Buick Skylark (1994): 1994
- Oldsmobile Achieva (1994): 1994
- Pontiac Grand AM (1994): 1994
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