Recall 96V-121
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 Geo Tracker: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-121
- Reported
- July 1, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 18,121 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel tank integrity."
The risk
Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.
The fix
Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; fmvss no. 301. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles, 4-door models only.owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in july 1996. Note: 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 geo/chevrolet at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Geo Tracker 1996