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NHTSARecalled Oct 18, 1982 · #82V103000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WELDS ON THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY FAIL. THE FUEL TANK MAY SLIP AND BEGIN LEAKING FUEL OR IT MAY SEPARATE ENTIRELY FROM THE CHASSIS.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Utilimaster Corporation
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL DISCONNECT THE ANGLE MOUNTING BRACKETS AND ADD A STRAP MOUNTING TO THE GASOLINE TANK. ANY LEAKING TANKS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.

View the official CPSC notice