Recalls › 83V114000

NHTSA recall 83V114000

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Am General DJ5M

Reported Nov 7, 19832,545 vehicles affectedAM GENERAL CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1983 – Oct 1, 1983

The defect

A collision could result in a fuel line being pinched between the fuel pump inlet and the electrical diagnostic unit mounting bracket. This could cause a fuel leak which IS a failure to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

The remedy

The mounting bracket of the electrical diagnostic unit will be repositioned to increase clearance around the fuel line. New bracket kits will be supplied by manufacturer for installation on fleet owned vehicles.

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Vehicles in this recall

Am General DJ5M
1983

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks (postal delivery vehicles).system: fuel system; fuel line.consequences of defect: fuel leakage following an accident could lead to a fireand result in personal injury.