1978 CHECKER CHECKER RECALL - #80V019000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : FILLER PIPE AND CAP
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY BE CUT BY CONTACTING THE FRAME REAR CROSSMEMBER.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
Vehicle |
1978 CHECKER CHECKER |
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Manufacturer |
CHECKER MOTORS CORP. |
Manufactured between |
11/1/1977 - 1/1/1900 |
Recalled on |
3/7/1980 |
Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
Owners Notified on |
4/16/1980 |
# Affected |
9,429 |
Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
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Description |
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY BE CUT BY CONTACTING THE FRAME REAR CROSSMEMBER. |
Consequences |
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Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE OVER THE EXISTING FUEL FILLER TUBE AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RESULTING FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OFIGNITION, COULD CAUSE A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS. |
See also |
1978 CHECKER CHECKER Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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Technical Service Bulletins |
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