Lewis 1987–1989 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled January 1, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V018000 · Lewis
Hazard
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR FROM THIS PUNCTURE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy
CUT CENTER FLOOR SUPPORT TUBE OFF AT FORWARD END TO PREVENT IT FROM PUNCTURING FUEL TANK IN A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.
Units
139 units
Description
REAR IMPACT AT 30 MPH CAUSED STEEL MEMBER OF FLOOR STRUCTURE TO PUNCTURE TOP OF REAR FUEL TANK, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 301.
What to do
CUT CENTER FLOOR SUPPORT TUBE OFF AT FORWARD END TO PREVENT IT FROM PUNCTURING FUEL TANK IN A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.
Product
Lewis REDDI
Manufacturer(s)
LEWIS MANUFACTURING, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →