NHTSARecalled Apr 28, 1977 · #77V061000
STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:TRUCK
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". WHEN SUBJECTED TO A 30 M.P.H. FIXED BARRIER COLLISION TEST, THE FRAME SIDE RAILS COLLAPSED AND THE BRACKETRY ATTACHED TO ONE OF THE RAILS SUPPORTING THE FUEL ASSEMBLY RUPTURED OR PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD ALLOW EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE.
Product details
- Product
- STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:TRUCK
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- AM GENERAL LLC
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALER WILL REMOUNT THE FUEL TANK TO THE BODY FLOOR PAN AND STRUCTURE, AND SHIELD THE FRAME REINFORCEMENT TO PREVENT PENETRATION.