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Jeep Wrangler Recall 90V168: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

NHTSA campaign 90V168, reported September 20, 1990, 75 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V168CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Problem
IN A REAR IMPACT COLLISSION, FUEL TANK MAY LEAK FUEL IN EXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301 BECAUSE OF MISBUILT FUEL TANK SKID PLATES.
Risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD RESULTIN A FIRE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
Remedy
INSTALL FLANGE ON FUEL TANK SKID PLATE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH METAL FUEL TANKS.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Wrangler1989