Storage: tank assemblyRecall 84V-087 · 1984 Am General FJ8c
AM GENERAL CORPORATION recall 84V-087 covers 497 1984 Am General FJ8c for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V087000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WHEN TESTED ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". RUPTURES IN THE FUEL SYSTEM OCCURRED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. THE HARDWARE USED TO ATTACH THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS FAILED IN THE TEST. MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE"S BODY DURING THE COLLISION RESULTED IN RUPTURES IN FUEL SYSTEM.
The fix
ADDITIONAL HARDWARE WILL BE INSTALLED TO TIE THE REAR BODY TO THE REAR BUMPER, A SPACER WILL BE PLACED IN FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK, AND THE FUEL LINES WILL BE REROUTED TO PREVENT SHEARING. WORK WILL BE COMPLETED WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS, ONE HALF TON DELIVERY VANS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; ATTACHING HARDWARE BODY MOUNTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE DURING OR AFTER A CRASH MAY CAUSE A FIREOR EXPLOSION TO OCCUR, WITH RESULTING PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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 January 1, 1984 to April 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.