Fuel system, gasoline: storageRecall 90V-168 · 1989 Jeep Wrangler
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 90V-168 covers 75 1989 Jeep Wrangler for a fuel system, gasoline: storage problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IN A REAR IMPACT COLLISSION, FUEL TANK MAY LEAK FUEL IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301 BECAUSE OF MISBUILT FUEL TANK SKID PLATES.
The risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD RESULTIN A FIRE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
The fix
INSTALL FLANGE ON FUEL TANK SKID PLATE.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH METAL FUEL TANKS.
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, 1989 to June 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.