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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
Potential Number of Units Affected: 126745
Manufactured: 01/1999 - 03/2001
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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