NHTSA Campaign #88V189000

1989 Buick Skyhawk Recall

Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly

Issued June 12, 1988 · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Affected model years
1989
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Vehicles affected
13,095
Report received
June 12, 1988

Summary

A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Consequence

IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE FUEL TANK.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.0L OR 2.8L ENGINES.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.