Checker 1978–1980 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled February 26, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V019000 · Checker
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE OVER THE EXISTING FUEL FILLER TUBE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
9,429 units
Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY BE CUT BY CONTACTING THE FRAME REAR CROSSMEMBER.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE OVER THE EXISTING FUEL FILLER TUBE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Checker CHECKER
Manufacturer(s)
CHECKER MOTORS CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →