Fire risk
Japan
Published 15 Apr 1997
Ref JP-1206360
Chevrolet: Fuel Tank
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 15 Apr 1997
- Units affected
- 1900
- Reference
- JP-1206360
Affected vehicles
Chevrolet Blazer LS 1995–1996
Hazard
Due to improper geometry of the fuel tank shield, upon impact from collision or similar event, the propeller shaft may crush the fuel tank, which in the worst case could result in fuel leakage and fire.
Show original (日本語)
燃料タンクの保護板の形状が不適切なため、衝突等による衝撃を受けた場合、プロペラ シャフトが燃料タンクを押しつぶし、最悪の場合、燃料漏れを生じて火災に至るおそれが ある。
Remedy
Install a reinforcing plastic plate on the shield for all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該保護板に樹脂製の補強板を取り付ける。