Defect Description For Recall
The Fuel Tank On These Vehicles Can Become Punctured By A Fuel Tank Flange Attachment Reinforcement During Rear-End Collisions. This Does Not Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 301, “Fuel Tank Integrity.”
Make Of Vehicle
GEO
Model Of Vehicle
TRACKER
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V121001
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Consequence Of Non-Compliance: If An Ignition Source Was Present, Fuel Leakage Resulting From This Puncture Could Result In A Post-Crash Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Two New Shield Gussets Between The Fuel Tank And Attachment Brackets To Prevent The Reinforcement From Puncturing The Fuel Tank Wall.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19950801
End Of Manufacture
19960601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18121
Date Owners Notified
19960701
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19960701
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301