NHTSA Recall 90V143000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V143000; Date: Aug. 6, 1990
Vehicles would not meet requirements of fmvss 301; in thepresence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a vehicular fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Utilimaster Aeromate; 1990 Utilimaster Aeromate
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Utilimaster Corporation
Affected Units:: 704
Recall Summary:
Fuel tank mounting straps may allow minor amount of shifting by fuel tank in a rear end crash with fuel leakage in excess of amount allowed by standard.
How to Fix:
Retrofit vehicles with fuel mounting straps of original design.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel tank mounting; fmvss 301. Vehicle description: walk-in vans.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 30, 1990
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