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NHTSA Recall 85V034000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 121,095 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Buick Century.

121,095
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
NHTSA campaign85V034000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report receivedMarch 29, 1985
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Replace the fuel feed pipe.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5l l4 engines.system: fuel.

Vehicles covered by recall 85V034000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Century1984
Buick Skylark1984
Chevrolet Celebrity1984
Chevrolet Citation1984
Oldsmobile Ciera1984
Oldsmobile Omega1984
Pontiac 60001984
Pontiac Phoenix1984

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.