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NHTSA Campaign ID:
01V136000 Component: Fuel:Fuel Lines:Hoses:Non-Metallic Manufacturer: General Motors Corp. |
| Year: 2000 |
Make: Chevrolet |
Model: Impala |
Recall Date: 04/26/2001 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 126745 Manufactured: 01/1999 - 03/2001 |
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Defect Summary:
Passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.4 liter engine and non-antilock braking system (ABS). These vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." a fuel return line can become severed in a frontal collision, resulting in fuel spillage.Consequence Summary: If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.Corrective Summary: Dealers will install a brake master cylinder bracket that will maintain positioning of the fuel line in a frontal crash. Owner notification began June 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. |
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