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NHTSA Recall 94V210000: Mounting (fuel system)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 130,581 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Buick Roadmaster.

130,581
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
1994
owners notified (November 3)
NHTSA campaign94V210000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING
Report receivedOctober 25, 1994
Owner notificationNovember 3, 1994
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. The fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway.

Safety risk

This can result in a fuel tank leak and fire if the leaking fuel is exposed to a source of ignition.

Remedy

Dealers will retighten the fuel tank strap fasteners.

Notes

System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; attachments.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; cadillac at 1-800-458-8006; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by recall 94V210000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Roadmaster1994
Cadillac Fleetwood1994
Chevrolet Caprice1994

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.