AM GENERAL FJ8C 1984: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V087000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | FJ8C | 1984 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1984-08-01 | 1984-09-12 |
Production Dates: 1984-01-01 - 1984-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 497
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
WHEN TESTED ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". RUPTURES IN THE FUEL SYSTEM OCCURRED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. THE HARDWARE USED TO ATTACH THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS FAILED IN THE TEST. MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE"S BODY DURING THE COLLISION RESULTED IN RUPTURES IN FUEL SYSTEM.
ADDITIONAL HARDWARE WILL BE INSTALLED TO TIE THE REAR BODY TO THE REAR BUMPER, A SPACER WILL BE PLACED IN FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK, AND THE FUEL LINES WILL BE REROUTED TO PREVENT SHEARING. WORK WILL BE COMPLETED WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS, ONE HALF TON DELIVERY VANS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; ATTACHING HARDWARE BODY MOUNTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE DURING OR AFTER A CRASH MAY CAUSE A FIREOR EXPLOSION TO OCCUR, WITH RESULTING PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
