NHTSARecalled Jul 2, 1996 · #96V121002
SUZUKI/FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
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THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES CAN BECOME PUNCTURED BY A FUEL TANK FLANGE ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT DURING REAR-END COLLISIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL TANK INTEGRITY." CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM THIS PUNCTURE COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.
Product details
- Product
- SUZUKI/FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW SHIELD GUSSETS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND ATTACHMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE REINFORCEMENT FROM PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK WALL.