2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The wiring harness may have been entrapped, out of position, in a pinched condition at a frame outrigger during assembly of the body chassis. The trailer feed wire is not protected by a fuse or circuit and is susceptible to a short circuit occurrence.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect vehicles for this pinched condition, add clipping to ensure positive location of wiring harness and proper separation from fuel line at outrigger and install a circuit breaker on the trailer feed wire at no charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: should the trailer feed wire short out at theoutrigger, the resultant heat can cause a nearby fuel line to melt, potentiallyresulting in a vehicle fire and subsequent personal injury.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Due to incorrect clipping of the fuel line at the right front inner fender splash panel, the line could sever or become partially cut by the lower edge of the splash panel, in the event of a vehicle impact. These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect fuel line clipping and, if necessary, clip to the proper location.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: fuel; fuel line.consequences of defect: leaking fuel, resulting from a frontal impact, couldlead to a vehicle fire and serious personal injury to passengers.