NHTSA Recall 84V087000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V087000; Date: Aug. 1, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Am General Fj8c
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Am General Corporation
Affected Units:: 497
Recall Summary:
When tested according to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity". Ruptures in the fuel system occurred in a 30 mph frontal collision, allowing fuel to leak. The hardware used to attach the body to the chassis failed in the test. Movement of the vehicle"s body during the collision resulted in ruptures in fuel system.
How to Fix:
Additional hardware will be installed to tie the rear body to the rear bumper, a spacer will be placed in front of the fuel tank, and the fuel lines will be rerouted to prevent shearing. Work will be completed without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks, one half ton delivery vans. System: suspension; attaching hardware body mounts. Consequences of defect: fuel leakage during or after a crash may cause a fireor explosion to occur, with resulting personal injury to vehicle occupants.
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