NHTSA recall 94V-005 (94V005000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 12, 1994 - about 9,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V005000
Also written as: 94V-005
Reported: January 12, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~9,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

TWO FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP ATTACHING STUDS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, WHICH COULD CAUSE ONE OR BOTH OF THE STRAP(S) TO SEPARATE, MISLOCATING THE FUEL TANKS OR ALLOW COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE FUEL TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.

Why it is dangerous

IN EITHER CASE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP(S) FAILURE RESULTS IN FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP ATTACHING STUDS WILL BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-005 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Dakota - 1994

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