Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Mounting

Date Announced
AUG 14, 1986
Vehicles Affected
730
NHTSA Campaign #
86V111000
Summary
Trucks fail to meet requirement of FMVSS no. 301, fuel system integrity, in a 30 mph front angular barrier test impact because of the omission of the nose shield on midship fuel tank. Consequence of defect: In case of an accident, fuel spillage in the trucks which do not meet the FMVSS increases the risk of a fire.
Actions
Install nose shield on the midship fuel tank. Fuel tank.
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