NHTSA Complaint #817658 — 1997 FORD BRONCO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 817658 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD BRONCO |
| 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 | Yes |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
GAS TANK RUSTED THROUGH A SKID PLATE UNDERNEATH TANK WHERE A PAD FIT BETWEEN TANK & PLATE. WATER OR MOISTURE GETS BETWEEN GAS TANK & SKID PLATE & STAYS THERE, EVENTUALLY RUST OCCURS & GAS LEAKS OUT & DRAINS ON EXHAUST PIPE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GAS TANK RUSTED THROUGH DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN. *SLC