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Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V002000
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-01-20.
Recall campaign NHTSA 87V002000
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Component Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected 86,152
Reported to NHTSA 1987-01-20
Owners notified 1987-01-30 Defect description TRUCKS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER TEST.
Safety risk GREATER THAN ACCEPTABLE FUEL SPILLAGE DURING AND AFTER ACOLLISION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SHIELD TO THE FRONT OF THE ORIGINAL SHIELD TO PROTECT THE FUEL TANK.
Notes SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY CAB AND CHASSIS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A LOWSERVICE BODY.
Scope of coverage 6 model years across 2 models.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.