CHECKER UNSPECIFIED 1979: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V019000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHECKER | UNSPECIFIED | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-04-16 | 1980-02-26 | 1980-03-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: CHECKER MOTORS CORP.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9429
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY BE CUT BY CONTACTING THE FRAME REAR CROSSMEMBER.
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE OVER THE EXISTING FUEL FILLER TUBE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RESULTING FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OFIGNITION, COULD CAUSE A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
