Storage: tank assemblyRecall 76V-100 · 1976 Panther J72
PANTHER WESTWINDS LTD. recall 76V-100 covers 6 1976 Panther J72 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
PANTHER WESWINDS CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY OF INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF ABODY MOUNTING FRAME BOLT LOCATED OVER FUEL TANK, WHICH COULD PENETRATE TANKUPON IMPACT DURING AN ACCIDENT.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, LEAKAGE OF FUELCOULD RESULT IN A FIRE.IN THIS CONDITION VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSSNO.301.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RECESSING TANK 3/8" DIRECTLY OVERMOUNTING BOLT).PASSENGER VEHICLE.
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