Lada · Canada · High
Lada Samara: Fuel System
Affects Lada Samara · 1987–1995 — about 6K vehicles.
The hazard
DEFECT: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. THE ROLLOVER VALVE IS LOCATED IN A POSITION WHERE IT WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE IN THE EVENT OF VAPOUR SEPARATOR DAMAGE AND A VEHICLE ROLLOVER. THE FILLER NECK IS MOUNTED IN A POSITION THAT WILL ALLOW A FRACTURE OF THE RUBBER CONNECTION HOSE TO THE TANK. CORRECTION: BREATHER HOSES TO AND FROM THE VAPOUR SEPARATOR WILL BE REROUTED TO LOCATE THE ROLLOVER VALVE BEFORE THE VAPOUR SEPARATOR. AN EXTRA MOUNTING BRACKET WILL BE ADDED TO THE FILLER NECK PIPE AND A PROTECTIVE COVER WILL BE FITTED ON THE EDGE OF THE GAS TANK NEAR THE FILLER NECK HOSE.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.