IN A REAR IMPACT COLLISSION, FUEL TANK MAY LEAK FUEL IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301 BECAUSE
— Recall Campaign #90V168000
IN A REAR IMPACT COLLISSION, FUEL TANK MAY LEAK FUEL IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301 BECAUSE OF MISBUILT FUEL TANK SKID PLATES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 75 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V168000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 20, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V168000 |
| Units affected: | 75 |
- Description:
- IN A REAR IMPACT COLLISSION, FUEL TANK MAY LEAK FUEL IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301 BECAUSE OF MISBUILT FUEL TANK SKID PLATES.
- Consequeces:
- IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD RESULTIN A FIRE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL FLANGE ON FUEL TANK SKID PLATE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL TANK; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH METAL FUEL TANKS.