Recall 1996178

The issue

CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. IN CERTAIN TYPES OF VEHICLE CRASHES, THE PROPSHAFT MAY PENETRATE THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD RESULT. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDING FOR THE FUEL TANK.

Description (français)

Certains véhicules ne satisfont pas aux exigences de la N.S.V.A.C. 301- Étanchéité du circuit d’alimentation en carburant.Dans certains types d’accidents, l’arbre de transmission peut perforer le réservoir de carburant et ainsi causer une fuite de carburant. Un incendie pourrait alors éclater en présence d’une source d’allumage. Correction: Les concessionnaires devront poser un bouclier supplémentaire sur le réservoir de carburant.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Chevrolet Blazer