Tank assembly: mountingRecall 94V-187 · 1994 GMC C31403
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 94V-187 covers 3,493 1994 GMC C31403 for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V187000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT AND/OR REAR TANK MOUNTING STRAPS CAN CRACK OR BREAK.
The risk
BROKEN MOUNTING STRAPS WILL ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP TO THE PAVEMENT RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
A REVISED FRONT AND REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP WILL BE INSTALLED AND A MIDDLE STRAP WILL BE INSTALLED.
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ONE-TON CAB CHASSIS MODELS SOLD TO U-HAUL AND EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET 36 GALLON FUEL TANKS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT GMC AT 1-810-456-4547. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 August 1, 1993 to June 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.