NHTSA recall campaign
96V133000
ManufacturerHARSCO CORPORATIONReported1996-07-15Affected235 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE FUEL TANK PROTECTION BARRIER COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT TESTING. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE FUEL TANK CAN RUPTURE, LEAKING FUEL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPLACEMENT FUEL BARRIERS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →