UTILIMASTER UTIL I VAN 1979: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V103000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UTILIMASTER | UTIL I VAN | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-10-08 | 1982-10-18 | 1982-10-26 |
Production Dates: 1978-06-01 - 1980-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Utilimaster Corporation
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 270
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WELDS ON THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY FAIL. THE FUEL TANK MAY SLIP AND BEGIN LEAKING FUEL OR IT MAY SEPARATE ENTIRELY FROM THE CHASSIS.
THE DEALER WILL DISCONNECT THE ANGLE MOUNTING BRACKETS AND ADD A STRAP MOUNTING TO THE GASOLINE TANK. ANY LEAKING TANKS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS 'UTILITY VANS'.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK, MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY TO PASSENGERS. A SEPARATED FUEL TANK WOULD PRESENT AN OBSTACLE TOTRAFFIC AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
