NHTSA Recall 79V003000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V003000; Date: Jan. 5, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 GMC DC95; 1977 GMC DJ95
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 113
Recall Summary:
The fuel tank mounting support brackets may crack at the cross section of the attachment bolt circle. If the cracking condition is allowed to progress until a complete failure of the support brackets occur, the fuel tank can drop from the support and possibly separate from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install new mounting support brackets for both left and right side fuel tanks. Also, cross brackets which connect the two tanks together will be installed. This will be done at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: truck, diesel. System: fuel; mounting support brackets. Consequences of defect: fuel tank separation can cause a fire and an accidentif vehicle is in motion during separation.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 12, 1979
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