Recall 77V048000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Defect in 1968-1970 OPEL KADETT
RECALL This recall affects up to 128,700 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 77V048000 |
| Manufacturer | GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS |
| Vehicles Affected | 128,700 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE CAPS OVER EACH OF THE THREE RIGHT REAR TAILLIGHT MOUNTING BOLTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Related Recalls for OPEL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77V049000 | 1968 OPEL KADETT | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 155,035 | |
| 76V108000 | 1975 OPEL 1900 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 18,980 | |
| 73V009000 | 1973 OPEL GT | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 803 | |
| 71V176000 | 1972 OPEL 39 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 100,661 | |
| 69V002000 | 1968 OPEL KADETT | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 20,978 | |
| 69V132000 | 1969 OPEL KADETT | SEATS | 39,856 |