NHTSA recall 96V-121 (96V121002)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported July 2, 1996 - about 4,325 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V121002
Also written as: 96V-121
Reported: July 2, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~4,325
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW SHIELD GUSSETS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND ATTACHMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE REINFORCEMENT FROM PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK WALL.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-121 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Suzuki Sidekick - 1996

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