Campaign 87V-002

Trucks failed to comply with requirements of fmvss 301, fuel system integrity, during a 30 mph frontal barrier test

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Defect summary

TRUCKS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER TEST.

Consequence

GREATER THAN ACCEPTABLE FUEL SPILLAGE DURING AND AFTER ACOLLISION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SHIELD TO THE FRONT OF THE ORIGINAL SHIELD TO PROTECT THE FUEL TANK.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY CAB AND CHASSIS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A LOWSERVICE BODY.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V002000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 87V-002
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Chevrolet	C30	1984 to 1986	0
GMC	C35	1984 to 1986	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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