Chevrolet · Canada · Crit
Chevrolet El Camino, Chevelle +1 more: Fuel System
Affects Chevrolet El Camino, Chevelle, Beaumont · 1965–1966 — about 135K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines and rochester quadrajet 4-barrel carburetors. The fuel inlet plug on the rochester carburetor is subject to failure. The resultant fuel leakage may cause an engine compartment fire and possible loss of vehicle control.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational