Am General Llc | NHTSA Recall #84V087000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 84V087000 by Am General Llc. Includes 497 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

When tested according to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity". Ruptures in the fuel system occurred in a 30 mph frontal collision, allowing fuel to leak. The hardware used to attach the body to the chassis failed in the test. Movement of the vehicle"s body during the collision resulted in ruptures in fuel system.

Corrective Action

Additional hardware will be installed to tie the rear body to the rear bumper, a spacer will be placed in front of the fuel tank, and the fuel lines will be rerouted to prevent shearing. Work will be completed without charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 84V087000

Manufacturer: Am General Llc

Report Received Date: 1984-08-01T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 497

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: When tested according to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity". Ruptures in the fuel system occurred in a 30 mph frontal collision, allowing fuel to leak. The hardware used to attach the body to the chassis failed in the test. Movement of the vehicle"s body during the collision resulted in ruptures in fuel system.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Additional hardware will be installed to tie the rear body to the rear bumper, a spacer will be placed in front of the fuel tank, and the fuel lines will be rerouted to prevent shearing. Work will be completed without charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-v2it~3ei9_aqwb

NHTSA ID: 84V087000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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