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Recall 96V-234

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1995 to 1996 Chevrolet Blazer and 2 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-234
Reported
November 14, 1996
Vehicles affected
432,183 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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."

The risk

If an ignition source is present, and there is a fuel leak, a fire could occur.

The fix

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

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification:owner notification began during late november 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 chevrolet at 1-[removed], oldsmobile at 1-[removed], or GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles