NHTSA Campaign 96V133000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by HARSCO CORPORATION · Reported Jul 15, 1996 · 235 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE FUEL TANK PROTECTION BARRIER COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT TESTING. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE FUEL TANK CAN RUPTURE, LEAKING FUEL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPLACEMENT FUEL BARRIERS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE | LIFESTAR | 1993 | 235 |
| WAYNE | LIFESTAR | 1994 | 235 |
| WAYNE | LIFESTAR | 1995 | 235 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V133000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.