NHTSA Complaint #738002 — 1987 GMC JIMMY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 738002 |
| Vehicle | 1987 GMC JIMMY |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
FUEL ODOR UPON STARTING-FUEL WAS RUNNING OUT OF LINES OVER TANK AND DOWN TO THE GROUND AS THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING-MECHANIC SAID THE EXITING FUELS COMING OUT OF THE GAS TANK FAILED-CAR COULD OF IGNITED, RESULTING IN THE GAS TANK CATCHING ON FIRE AND POSSIBLY EXPLODING. *AK
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