NHTSA Recall # | 56404 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V301000 |
MFG Compaign # | 04058 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CLASSIC |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
Date of notification | 23/06/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/06/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/06/04 |
Report created | 01/07/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2857 |
Defect summary | Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank that does not meet specification. A weld on these fuel tanks may be insufficient, resulting in a fuel leak. |
Consequence summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the fuel tank, and replace it, if necessary. Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 04058. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |