| Make : LEWIS | Model : REDDI | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19870801 - 19881001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V018000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19891208 | Date Received by ODI: 19900101 | Date Added to Database: 19900228 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LEWIS MANUFACTURING, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LEWIS MANUFACTURING, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 139 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
REAR IMPACT AT 30 MPH CAUSED STEEL MEMBER OF FLOOR STRUCTURE TO PUNCTURE TOP OF REAR FUEL TANK, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 301. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR FROM THIS PUNCTURE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. |
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Remedy:
CUT CENTER FLOOR SUPPORT TUBE OFF AT FORWARD END TO PREVENT IT FROM PUNCTURING FUEL TANK IN A REAR IMPACT COLLISION. |
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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:
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