NHTSA recall campaign
00V165000
ManufacturerRIDE-AWAY CORPORATIONReported2000-06-08Affected17 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VANS. THE REAR AXLE CAN HIT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT FROM THE FUEL TANK, SPILLING FUEL ONTO THE GROUND.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR END FOR SAGGING AND ENSURE THAT THE REAR END IS AT OEM SPECIFICATIONS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →