Tank assembly: mountingRecall 90V-143 · 1989–1990 Utilimaster Aeromate
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION recall 90V-143 covers 704 1989–1990 Utilimaster Aeromate for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY ALLOW MINOR AMOUNT OF SHIFTING BY FUEL TANK IN A REAR END CRASH WITH FUEL LEAKAGE IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY STANDARD.
The risk
VEHICLES WOULD NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301; IN THEPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICULAR FIRE.
The fix
RETROFIT VEHICLES WITH FUEL MOUNTING STRAPS OF ORIGINAL DESIGN.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK MOUNTING; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VANS.
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 March 1, 1989 to July 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.