The unbent flanges to the fuel tank will damage themounting straps and/or fuel lines. The damaged mounting straps may break causingthe tank to drop and the damaged fuel line will leak fuel. In either case a firecould result if the spilled fuel is exposed to an ignition source.

Fuel System, Gasoline

Date Announced
OCT 14, 1992
Vehicles Affected
3,000
NHTSA Campaign #
92V147000
Summary
Fuel tank flanges were not bent as required to allow the specified clearance for the fuel tank mounting straps and fuel lines at the tank.
Actions
Repair the flange by bending to the correct angle; replace damaged fuel lines and mounting straps.
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