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1998 Gmc SIERRA 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Recall


NHTSA Recall #	14355
NHTSA Compaign #	98V187000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Supplier	GMC
Brand	GMC
Model	SIERRA 1500
Model Year	1998
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date of notification	24/08/98
Begin date of manufacuring	01/03/97
End date of manufacturing	30/09/97
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	10/08/98
Report created	17/08/98
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	55272
Defect summary	Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.
Consequence summary	This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Recall notes	Owner notification began august 24, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What is Recall?
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1998 Gmc SIERRA 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Recall

1998 Gmc SIERRA 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Recall

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