Utilimaster Util I VAN (1979-1980): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 82V103000 · Oct 18, 1982 · Utilimaster Corporation
270
vehicles affected
270
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 82V103000
- Date
- Oct 18, 1982
- Maker
- Utilimaster Corporation
- Units affected
- 270
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 1979-1980
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WELDS ON THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY FAIL. THE FUEL TANK MAY SLIP AND BEGIN LEAKING FUEL OR IT MAY SEPARATE ENTIRELY FROM THE CHASSIS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE DEALER WILL DISCONNECT THE ANGLE MOUNTING BRACKETS AND ADD A STRAP MOUNTING TO THE GASOLINE TANK. ANY LEAKING TANKS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Util I Van | 1979-1980 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 82V103000?
1 model: Utilimaster Util I Van (1979-1980), about 270 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 82V103000?
THE DEALER WILL DISCONNECT THE ANGLE MOUNTING BRACKETS AND ADD A STRAP MOUNTING TO THE GASOLINE TANK. ANY LEAKING TANKS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.