SUN HAWK AB1L11 1998: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V353000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUN HAWK | AB1L11 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-11-15 | 2000-10-30 | 2000-10-31 |
Manufacturers Involved: SUN HAWK PRODUCTS, INC.
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 277
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN CONVERSIONS BUILT ON DODGE B-VANS. THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE DRIVER SIDE ALUMINUM RUNNING BOARD MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE GAS TANK AND COULD PUNCTURE THE TANK UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE RUNNING BOARD BRACKETS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 15, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUN HAWK AT 1-888-354-5229.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
