Safety Recall NHTSA · 80V019000 Reported February 26, 1980

Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck

Q: What is recall 80V019000?

NHTSA recall 80V019000 was issued by Checker Motors Corp. on February 26, 1980. It addresses: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck. The recall affects approximately 9,429 vehicles , with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Checker Motors Corp. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 9,429 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

80V019000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Checker Motors Corp.

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Vehicles Affected

9,429

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 26, 1980

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a collision from the rear, the fuel filler tube may be cut by contacting the frame rear crossmember.

Corrective Action

The dealer will install a protective sleeve over the existing fuel filler tube at no cost to owner.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Checker Motors Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 80V019000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 80V019000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 80V019000?

NHTSA recall 80V019000 was issued by Checker Motors Corp. on February 26, 1980. It addresses: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck. The recall affects approximately 9,429 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Checker Motors Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80V019000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.