General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #96V121001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V121001 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 18,121 affected units, GM/FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel tank integrity."

Corrective Action

Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V121001

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1996-07-01T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/fuel:fuel tank assembly

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 18,121

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel tank integrity."

Consequence Summary: Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 96V121001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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