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Automotive · Japan · 2025-09-18

Origin: 米国

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 fuel tank overflow may draw vaporized gasoline into radiator fan

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-18
Country of origin	米国
Manufacturer	General Motors Japan Co., Ltd.
Models affected	Corvette Z06
Units affected	172
Defect	At the fuel tank filler neck, when a large amount of gasoline overflows during refueling, vaporized gasoline may be drawn into the radiator by the engine cooling fan. Therefore, if the radiator is hot, the vaporized gasoline adhering to the radiator surface could, in the worst case, lead to a fire.
Component	Fuel system (filler neck)
Remedy	As a provisional measure, a cautionary letter regarding refueling will be sent to all vehicles, and a permanent countermeasure will be implemented as soon as a solution is decided.
Recall number	外-4079
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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