Storage: tank assemblyRecall 82V-103 · 1979–1980 Utilimaster Util I Van
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION recall 82V-103 covers 270 1979–1980 Utilimaster Util I Van for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V103000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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 DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS (UTILITY VANS).SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK, MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY TO PASSENGERS. A SEPARATED FUEL TANK WOULD PRESENT AN OBSTACLE TOTRAFFIC AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1978 to June 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.