NHTSA Complaint #559857 — 1997 PETERBILT 379

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	559857
Vehicle	1997 PETERBILT 379
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Date Filed	February 28, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

LEFT REAR FUEL TANK STRAP BROKE CAUSING TANK TO HANG FROM THE TRUCK, STRAP HAD HAIRLINE CRACK ON INNER SIDE BELOW WELD, THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED EXTENSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE, DEALER CLAIMS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *MJS

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