Key Takeaway

UNION CITY/FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT by UNION CITY BODY COMPANY was recalled on October 30, 1997.

NHTSA Ongoing

UNION CITY/FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT

Recalled: October 30, 1997 ~53 units affected 97V189

Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALUMINUM WALK-IN VANS BUILT ON GM P30 CLASSIC CHASSIS. INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT AND THE FLOOR PLANK OF THE BODY CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES AND/OR SENDING UNIT TO RUB AGAINST THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WHEN THE FLOOR DEFLECTS UNDER LOAD OR THE FUEL TANK EXPANDS.

Injuries / Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DAMAGE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT AND/OR FUEL LINES AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, FIRE COULD RESULT.

Products Affected

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Company Information

UNION CITY BODY COMPANY

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