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1995-1996 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and others recall: tank assembly

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 14, 1996. It covers about 432,183 vehicles.

vehicles affected
432,183
reported
Nov 14, 1996
owners notified
Nov 21, 1996
related complaints
208

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: 4-door, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive multi-purpose passenger vehicles. During development testing, the prop shaft contacted the inboard side of the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage. This leakage was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity."
Risk
If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.

Recall number 96V234000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 208 complaints about fuel system problems.

1995 Chevrolet Blazer1996 Chevrolet Blazer1995 GMC Jimmy1996 GMC Jimmy1996 Oldsmobile Bravada

Questions about recall 96V234000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and others tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 96V234000, reported on November 14, 1996, covers about 432,183 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V234000?

Dealers will install additional shielding of the fuel tank. This will be added without removing or disassembling the fuel system.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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