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NHTSA Recall 76V160000: Carburetor system (fuel system)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 811,180 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Buick Electra.

811,180
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
1976
owners notified (October 7)
NHTSA campaign76V160000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Report receivedOctober 12, 1976
Owner notificationOctober 7, 1976
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

Chevrolet campaign no.66c12.buick campaign no.66c1.possibility that thefuel inlet plug on rochester quadrajet carburetor may fail which could resultin engine compartment fire.this condition, if it exists, could cause injuryfrom fire or from loss of vehicle control.(correct by inspecting andinstalling a special bracket on the carburetor to prevent loss of fuel inletplug).passenger vehicle.

Vehicles covered by recall 76V160000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Electra1966
Buick Gran Sport1966
Buick Riviera1966
Buick Skylark1966
Buick Wildcat1966
Chevrolet Chevelle1966
Chevrolet Chevrolet1965, 1966
Chevrolet El Camino1966

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.