| Make : CHECKER | Model : CHECKER | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19771101 - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V019000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800416 | Date Received by ODI: 19800226 | Date Added to Database: 19800307 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHECKER MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHECKER MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 9429 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY BE CUT BY CONTACTING THE FRAME REAR CROSSMEMBER. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE OVER THE EXISTING FUEL FILLER TUBE AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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