A. (03/22/83)
I own a 1981 Pontiac T1000 (an upscale Chevette (no laughing, please)).
Yesterday I got a letter from Pontiac in Detroit, saying, in part:
"General Motors has determined that a defect which
relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1981-1982 Pontiac
T1000 models equipped with 1.6 liter engines. The carburetor
fuel inlet housing plug may come out. If this occurs, fuel would
leak from the carburetor and under certain conditions an
underhood fire could result. Such a fire could, in time, spread
to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants
remaining in the vehicle."
Does anybody know anything about this? I am going to get it
fixed right away, but in the meantime, how likely am I to turn into
a crispy-critter at 60 mph on the highway? Also, they say the
dealer will fix the problem for free (they'd better!), but can I
also collect the cost of a rental car, etc.?
Any information would be much appreciated,
Andrew Shaw
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