GLAVAL BUS LEGACY 1992: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : GLAVAL BUS | Model : LEGACY | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1991-07-01 - 1992-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V044000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1992-04-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1992-04-01 | Date Added to Database: 1992-04-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9500 | ||
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Summary:
A MISALIGNMENT OF THE REAR SEAT CUSHION LATCHING BRACKET REINFORCEMENT PLATE TO THE FLOOR REQUIRED A MACHINE TAP TO CLEAR THE OPENING FOR A MOUNTING BOLT. THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE BEEN PUNCTURED WHEN THE TAP WAS USED. |
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Consequence:
THE PUNCTURE IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK COULD CAUSE FUELTO LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE WHEN LEAKS OCCUR NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION. |
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Remedy:
INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS; REPLACE THEM IF THEY ARE PUNCTURED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; STATION WAGONS. |
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