Recalls › 82V103000

NHTSA recall 82V103000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Utilimaster Util I Van

Reported Oct 18, 1982270 vehicles affectedUTILIMASTER CORPORATIONBuilt Jun 1, 1978 – Jun 1, 1980

The defect

On certain vehicles, the welds on the fuel tank mounting brackets may fail. The fuel tank may slip and begin leaking fuel or it may separate entirely from the chassis.

The remedy

The dealer will disconnect the angle mounting brackets and add a strap mounting to the gasoline tank. Any leaking tanks will be replaced at no charge to owners.

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Vehicles in this recall

Utilimaster Util I Van
19791980

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks (utility vans).system: fuel; fuel tank, mounting bracket.consequences of defect: leaking fuel may result in a vehicle fire and personalinjury to passengers. A separated fuel tank would present an obstacle totraffic and could cause an accident.