NHTSA Recall 77V049000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on April 6, 1977, covering an estimated 155,035 vehicles. It affects 1964–1970 Opel Kadett.

155,035

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

1977

owners notified (October 24)

NHTSA campaign	77V049000
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report received	April 6, 1977
Owner notification	October 24, 1977
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

On the involved vehicles, both the fuel line to the fuel inlet pipe connection and fuel inlet pipe to carburetor connection may separate in service, resulting in underhood fuel leakage.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install clamps on fuel line and repair fuel inlet pipe to carburetor, without charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank, line.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when leakage occurs, avehicle fire and serious injury to passengers could result.

Vehicles covered by recall 77V049000

Make and model	Model years
Opel Kadett	1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970

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.