CHAMPION WRANGLER 1989: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| Make : CHAMPION | Model : WRANGLER | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 1989-06-01 - 1989-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V168000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1990-10-26 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-09-20 | Date Added to Database: 1990-09-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 75 | ||
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Summary:
IN A REAR IMPACT COLLISSION, FUEL TANK MAY LEAK FUEL IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301 BECAUSE OF MISBUILT FUEL TANK SKID PLATES. |
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Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD RESULTIN A FIRE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL FLANGE ON FUEL TANK SKID PLATE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH METAL FUEL TANKS. |
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