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NHTSARecalled Nov 7, 1983 · #83V114000

FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

A COLLISION COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LINE BEING PINCHED BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP INLET AND THE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC UNIT MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK WHICH IS A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
AM GENERAL LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC UNIT WILL BE REPOSITIONED TO INCREASE CLEARANCE AROUND THE FUEL LINE. NEW BRACKET KITS WILL BE SUPPLIED BY MANUFACTURER FOR INSTALLATION ON FLEET OWNED VEHICLES.

View the official CPSC notice