Opel Kadett 1970

Model Kadett made in 1970 by Opel got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, visibility.

Model 1970

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
77V049000GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS V (Vehicle)15503510/24/1977ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/06/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, both the fuel line to the fuel inlet pipe connection and fuel inlet pipe to carburetor connection may separate in service, resulting in underhood fuel leakage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, install clamps on fuel line and repair fuel inlet pipe to carburetor, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank, line.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when leakage occurs, avehicle fire and serious injury to passengers could result.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
77V048000GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS V (Vehicle)12870010/24/1977ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/06/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, a rear-end impact at closing speeds of about 10 m.p.h. or less could result in the fuel tank being punctured by a taillight mounting bolt.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install protective caps over each of the three right rear taillight mounting bolts, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: leaking fuel, resulting from an impact from the rear,could lead to a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
71V176000GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS V (Vehicle)10066110/01/1971OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/06/197110/12/1979571212
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesPossibility that windshield may not have been mounted to confo rm withretention requirement of federal motor vehicle safetystandard no.212.ifcondition exists and vehicle is involve d in high impact frontal collision,windshield may come out. (correct by inspecting and securing with improvedadhesive whe re necessary.)