NHTSA Recall 96V234000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V234000; Date: Nov. 14, 1996
If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Chevrolet Blazer; 1996 Chevrolet Blazer; 1995 GMC Jimmy; 1996 GMC Jimmy; 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 432,183
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage. This leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began during late November 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 21, 1996
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