Recall 96V121001 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Defect in 1996-1996 GEO TRACKER
RECALL This recall affects up to 18,121 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V121001 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 18,121 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES CAN BECOME PUNCTURED BY A FUEL TANK FLANGE ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT DURING REAR-END COLLISIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL TANK INTEGRITY."
Safety Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM THIS PUNCTURE COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW SHIELD GUSSETS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND ATTACHMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE REINFORCEMENT FROM PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK WALL.
Related Recalls for GEO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10E002000 | 1996 GEO PRIZM | SUSPENSION | 12,657 | |
| 01V124000 | 2001 GEO TRACKER | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1,016 | |
| 99V273001 | 1999 GEO TRACKER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 30,605 | |
| 98V324001 | 1999 GEO TRACKER | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1,158 | |
| 98V329000 | 1999 GEO TRACKER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 12 | |
| 98V225001 | 1997 GEO METRO | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 32,903 | |
| 97V043002 | 1997 GEO PRIZM | AIR BAGS | 17,094 | |
| 96V118000 | 1994 GEO TRACKER | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 965 | |
| 95V103007 | 1989 GEO TRACKER | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 466,902 | |
| 96V107000 | 1994 GEO PRIZM | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | 627,858 |