| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : AEROMATE | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19890301 - 19900701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V143000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900730 | Date Received by ODI: 19900806 | Date Added to Database: 19900823 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 704 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY ALLOW MINOR AMOUNT OF SHIFTING BY FUEL TANK IN A REAR END CRASH WITH FUEL LEAKAGE IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY STANDARD. |
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Consequence:
VEHICLES WOULD NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301; IN THEPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICULAR FIRE. |
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Remedy:
RETROFIT VEHICLES WITH FUEL MOUNTING STRAPS OF ORIGINAL DESIGN. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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