Fuel System, Diesel — Storage — Tank Assembly

Date Announced

MAY 22, 1984

Vehicles Affected

36,400

NHTSA Campaign #

84V065000

Summary

Water separator canister may be punctured in a collision. Crash tests in a 30 mph frontal collision revealed fuel leakage exceeding the maximum permitted by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

Actions

A protective shield for the canister will be installed without charge.