General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #98V187000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V187000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 55,272 affected units, GM/FUEL TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. the front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. this movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V187000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1998-08-10T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/fuel tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 55,272

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. the front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. this movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.

Consequence Summary: This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-72nr_8kb3_d8dt

NHTSA ID: 98V187000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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