Vehicle recall 96V140000 · July 23, 1996

1991-1993 Alfa Romeo 164

The rubber fuel filler pipe can become brittle and allow fuel to leak.

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

Summary: The rubber fuel filler pipe can become brittle and allow fuel to leak.
Consequence: If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe.
Notes: System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in August 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact alfa romeo at 1-407-856-5072. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V140000
Reported to NHTSA: July 23, 1996
Filed by: ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: August 23, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,965
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Recall 96V140000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Alfa Romeo 164 (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991

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