IN A REAR END COLLISION, THE PICKUP BOX CROSSMEMBER COULD CONTACT THE FUEL PUMP MODULES FUEL LINE
— Recall Campaign #90V124000
IN A REAR END COLLISION, THE PICKUP BOX CROSSMEMBER COULD CONTACT THE FUEL PUMP MODULES FUEL LINE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH WOULD BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 26,600 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V124000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 06, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V124000 |
| Units affected: | 26,600 |
- Description:
- IN A REAR END COLLISION, THE PICKUP BOX CROSSMEMBER COULD CONTACT THE FUEL PUMP MODULES FUEL LINE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH WOULD BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301.
- Consequeces:
- CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LEAKAGE OF FUEL COULD CAUSE A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL TWO PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENT BLOCKER BRACKETS TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH FUEL LINE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: REAR BUMPER; FUEL SYSTEM; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 6 1/2 FOOT BOXES, EFI, AND NO REAR BUMPER.