What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1978118
- Recall date
- 23 October 1978
- Make
- Gmc, Chevrolet
- Models
- P Series
- Model years
- 1977 to 1978
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Fuel System
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 89
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain P30 vehicles were stored in direct sunlight with temperature high enough to melt the fusible fuel tank vent plug (prior to body installation). This plug is designed to melt and vent the fuel tank whenever the tank is subjected to excessive heat and/or pressure.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1978118.