NHTSA Recall 85V127000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Recall date: 1985-10-15
Defect Summary
THE POLYETHYLENE NUTS WHICH HOLD THE FUEL SENDER UNIT MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE UNIT TO LOOSEN AND LEAK GASOLINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE AROUND THE SENDER-TO-TANK SEAL OR SPILLAGE DURING FUEL FILL COULD OCCUR AND CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
Safety Risk
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER RETAINERS.