Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Reported Jun 5, 1978210 vehicles affectedUOP,

The defect

Possible fuel leakage could occur due to screws penetrating the fuel tank. This possibility IS increased when the fuel tank IS completely full.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect for the presence of fasteners penetrating the floor pan. If damaged, the fuel tank will be replaced without charge.

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Notes

Vehicle category: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: should fuel leakage occur in the presence of anignition source, a fire could start causing property damage and seriouspersonal injury.note: as a precaution, the fuel tank should not be filled more than 3/4 fulluntil the it can be inspected and any necessary corrections made.

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