OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V003000
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Reported Jan 5, 1979 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING SUPPORT BRACKETS MAY CRACK AT THE CROSS SECTION OF THE ATTACHMENT BOLT CIRCLE. IF THE CRACKING CONDITION IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS UNTIL A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SUPPORT BRACKETS OCCUR, THE FUEL TANK CAN DROP FROM THE SUPPORT AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW MOUNTING SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FUEL TANKS. ALSO, CROSS BRACKETS WHICH CONNECT THE TWO TANKS TOGETHER WILL BE INSTALLED. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK, DIESEL.SYSTEM: FUEL; MOUNTING SUPPORT BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL TANK SEPARATION CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND AN ACCIDENTIF VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DURING SEPARATION.
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