Am General Llc | NHTSA Recall #95V161000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95V161000 by Am General Llc. Includes 463 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Under high ambient temperatures (greater than 95 degrees fahrenheit) and the fuel tank level between 1/4 and 1/2 full, the fuel tank internal pressure can increase causing the tank to expand. Tank expansion causes an interference between the fuel tank protective shield and the propeller shaft resulting a hole in the fuel tank at the point of shield-to-shaft contact.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a supplemental fuel tank venting system on these vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95V161000

Manufacturer: Am General Llc

Report Received Date: 1995-08-18T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 463

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Under high ambient temperatures (greater than 95 degrees fahrenheit) and the fuel tank level between 1/4 and 1/2 full, the fuel tank internal pressure can increase causing the tank to expand. Tank expansion causes an interference between the fuel tank protective shield and the propeller shaft resulting a hole in the fuel tank at the point of shield-to-shaft contact.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause fuel leakage, and if an ignition source is present, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a supplemental fuel tank venting system on these vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 95V161000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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