| Make : GMC | Model : DJ95 | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V003000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790112 | Date Received by ODI: 19790105 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 113 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING SUPPORT BRACKETS MAY CRACK AT THE CROSS SECTION OF THE ATTACHMENT BOLT CIRCLE. IF THE CRACKING CONDITION IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS UNTIL A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SUPPORT BRACKETS OCCUR, THE FUEL TANK CAN DROP FROM THE SUPPORT AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW MOUNTING SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FUEL TANKS. ALSO, CROSS BRACKETS WHICH CONNECT THE TWO TANKS TOGETHER WILL BE INSTALLED. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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