NHTSA Recall 96V121002
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V121002; Date: Jul. 2, 1996
Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Suzuki Sidekick
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 4,325
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; fmvss no. 301. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles, 4-door model only. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in July 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 19, 1996
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