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Utilimaster Aeromate Recall 90V143: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

NHTSA campaign 90V143, reported August 6, 1990, 704 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V143UTILIMASTER CORPORATION
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Problem
FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY ALLOW MINOR AMOUNT OF SHIFTING BY FUEL TANK IN A REAR END CRASH WITH FUEL LEAKAGE IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY STANDARD.
Risk
VEHICLES WOULD NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301; IN THEPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICULAR FIRE.
Remedy
RETROFIT VEHICLES WITH FUEL MOUNTING STRAPS OF ORIGINAL DESIGN.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK MOUNTING; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VANS.

Affected vehicles

Utilimaster Aeromate19891990