Opel Kadett 1968
Model Kadett made in 1968 by Opel got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control.
Model 1968
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V049000 | GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS | V (Vehicle) | 155035 | 10/24/1977 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/06/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install clamps on fuel line and repair fuel inlet pipe to carburetor, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V048000 | GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS | V (Vehicle) | 128700 | 10/24/1977 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/06/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install protective caps over each of the three right rear taillight mounting bolts, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 69V002000 | GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS | V (Vehicle) | 20978 | 12/27/1968 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/07/1969 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that carburetor throttle linkage bracket may seperate un- dercertain conditions.if separa- tion occurs, would affect operation ofaccelerator pedal and carburetor linkage.this could prevent engine returningto idle speed, making vehicle difficult to stop.(correct by modifyingbracket.) | |||||||||||||||