Structure — Body — Bumpers

Date Announced

APR 04, 1978

Vehicles Affected

284,000

NHTSA Campaign #

78V069000

Summary

In the event of a frontal impact, fuel leakage may occur at the fuel line to fuel pump connection in the engine compartment. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

Actions

Dealer will install a pair of front bumper bracket extension plates to supply added protection for this fuel line connection.