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  Defect Investigation of Post Collision Fuel System Integrity

Investigation of Post Collision Fuel System Integrity

Subject: Post collision fuel system integrity
Components covered:
  • Vehicle speed control linkages
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jun. 11, 1999. It was closed on Aug. 10, 2001. Allege that in certain side impact crashes, the subject fuel tanks may contact the prop shaft rear universal joint components with sufficient force to puncture the tank.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1998 Chevrolet S10

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