NHTSA recall 06V-317 (06V317000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 31, 2006 - about 139 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 06V317000
- Also written as
- 06V-317
- Manufacturer number
- 077
- Reported
- August 31, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- ~139
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE RIGHT FORWARD BAFFLE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY BE BELOW SPECIFICATIONS.
Why it is dangerous
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. ALL VEHICLES ARE EITHER STILL AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR IN DEALERSHIPS. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-317 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.