Recalls for 1970 Opel Kadett

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
On the involved vehicles, a rear-end impact at closing speeds of about 10 m.p.h.  Or less could result in the fuel tank being punctured by a taillight mounting bolt.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will install protective caps over each of the three right rear taillight mounting bolts, without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: leaking fuel, resulting from an impact from the rear,could lead to a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
Possibility that windshield may not have been mounted to confo rm withretention requirement of federal motor vehicle safetystandard no.212.ifcondition exists and vehicle is involve d in high impact frontal collision,windshield may come out.  (correct by inspecting and securing with improvedadhesive whe re necessary.)