NHTSA recall 02V306000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Am General H1
Reported Nov 13, 200225 vehicles affectedAM GENERAL CORPORATIONMaker’s number AMG R0201Built Sep 26, 2002 – Oct 23, 2002
The defect
On certain vehicles, the fuel lines can contact a rough edge on the transmission case, resulting in chaffed lines and fuel leakage.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will reposition a clamp securing the fuel lines to the body reinforcement member. owner notification IS expected to begin during november 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am general at 1-800-638-8303.