THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES CAN BECOME PUNCTURED BY A FUEL TANK FLANGE ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT DURING REAR-END COLLISIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL TANK INTEGRITY."
Safety risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM THIS PUNCTURE COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW SHIELD GUSSETS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND ATTACHMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE REINFORCEMENT FROM PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK WALL.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
17
—
Air bags: frontal
9
—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
5
—
Seats: front assembly: recliner
4
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
3
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
3
—
Power train: clutch assembly
3
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
3
—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
3
—
Suspension: front
3
—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
3
—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
2
—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
2
—
Power train: manual transmission
2
—
Seat belts: front: anchorage
2
—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
2
—
Steering
2
—
Suspension
2
—
Tires
2
—
Air bags
1
—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
1
—
Electrical system
1
—
Electrical system: horn
1
—
Electrical system: starter assembly
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
—
Engine and engine cooling
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
—
Interior lighting
1
—
Parking brake
1
—
Parking brake: conventional
1
—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
1
—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
1
—
Seat belts: front
1
—
Seats
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
1
—
Structure: body
1
—
Structure: body: tailgate
1
—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm
1
—
Unknown or other
1
—
Vehicle speed control
1
—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
—
Wheels
1
—
The 1995 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.
