GMC DJ95 1977: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V003000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | DJ95 | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-01-12 | 1979-01-05 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 113
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING SUPPORT BRACKETS MAY CRACK AT THE CROSS SECTION OF THE ATTACHMENT BOLT CIRCLE. IF THE CRACKING CONDITION IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS UNTIL A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SUPPORT BRACKETS OCCUR, THE FUEL TANK CAN DROP FROM THE SUPPORT AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW MOUNTING SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FUEL TANKS. ALSO, CROSS BRACKETS WHICH CONNECT THE TWO TANKS TOGETHER WILL BE INSTALLED. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK, DIESEL.SYSTEM: FUEL; MOUNTING SUPPORT BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL TANK SEPARATION CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND AN ACCIDENTIF VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DURING SEPARATION.
