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NHTSARecalled Jul 1, 1996 · #96V116000

GM/FUEL:CARBURETOR:SINGLE:MANIFOLD:INTAKE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Product details

Product
GM/FUEL:CARBURETOR:SINGLE:MANIFOLD:INTAKE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.

View the official CPSC notice