Separation of the vent tube weld could result in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly

Date Announced
JUL 17, 2000
Vehicles Affected
1,500
Jeep Recall #
887
NHTSA Campaign #
00V195000
Summary
Vehicle description: Sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks with suspect vent tube welds.
Actions
Dealers will replace any fuel tanks built in the suspect time period. The vehicle will be inspected and if the bar code on the fuel tank indicates that the tank was built during the suspect period, it will be replaced.
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