Recall 94V122000: 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva and 2 other models

Report received

Jul 1, 1994

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

1,681vehicles

Model years

1994

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

Possible consequence

This can result in an increased risk of a vehicle fire in the event of a rear impact collision.

Remedy

Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 Buick Skylark68 complaints
• 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva62 complaints
• 1994 Pontiac Grand AM377 complaints