Vehicle recall 94V210000 · October 25, 1994
Chevrolet Caprice, Cadillac Fleetwood and 1 more model
The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. The fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway.
- Consequence
- This can result in a fuel tank leak and fire if the leaking fuel is exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retighten the fuel tank strap fasteners.
- Notes
- System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; attachments.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 free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006; or Buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V210000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 25, 1994
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 3, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 130,581
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Roadmaster (1994): 1994
- Cadillac Fleetwood (1994): 1994
- Chevrolet Caprice (1994): 1994
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