Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
UTILIMASTER
Model Of Vehicle
UTIL I VAN
Year
1980
Recall Campaign Number
82V103000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Utilimaster Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19780601
End Of Manufacture
19800601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
270
Date Owners Notified
19821008
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Utilimaster Corporation
Date Report Received
19821018