Buick Skyhawk 1979
Model Skyhawk made in 1979 by Buick got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V151000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1978 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 42977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/13/1979 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The carburetor fuel feed hose may not have been properly positioned during assembly. as a result the hose could come in contact with or be too close to the engine emission exhaust system gas recirculation valve. this can cause the hose to rupture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect the fuel feed hose and reposition it, if necessary. also, any damaged hose will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; lines, hoses, non-metallic.consequences of defect: a ruptured fuel hose would allow fuel leakage. if anignition source is present a fire could result and cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: until vehicle can be serviced, driver should be alerted to any odor ofgasoline or indications of smoke from the engine compartment. if any of theseconditions are observed, the vehicle should be brought to a safe stop out oftraffic. the hood should not be opened until the engine has cooled or drivercould burn fingers. | |||||||||||||||