Recall Detail
AM GENERAL / DJ5M / 1983
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 30616 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: AM GENERAL |
| Recalled Component Id: 000004152000000143000000153 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: DJ5M | Model Year: 1983 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 83V114000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Manufacturer That Filed Report: AM GENERAL CORPORATION |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Aug, 01 1983 | End date of Manufacturing: Oct, 01 1983 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 2545 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Nov, 29 1983 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : AM GENERAL LLC | Report Received Date: Nov, 07 1983 |
| Record Creation date : Dec, 07 1983 | Federal Motar Safety Number: 301 |
| Defect Summary : A collision could result in a fuel line being pinched between the fuel pump inlet and the electrical diagnostic unit mounting bracket. this could cause a fuel leak which is a failure to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". | Consequence Summary: |
| Corrective Summary : The mounting bracket of the electrical diagnostic unit will be repositioned to increase clearance around the fuel line. new bracket kits will be supplied by manufacturer for installation on fleet owned vehicles. | Recall Notes: Vehicle description: light trucks (postal delivery vehicles).system: fuel system; fuel line.consequences of defect: fuel leakage following an accident could lead to a fireand result in personal injury. |
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