1980 EL DORADO FALCON Recall

Campaign:

82V059000 on 07/05/1982

Component:

Structure:frame and members

Manufactured:

02/29/1980 - 02/28/1982

Affected:

233

Defect:

The mounting of the crossmember may be insufficient. crossmembers are mounted to a shim piece of square tubing and then this entire structure is mounted to the frame. the small shim piece could become detached from the crossmember which would allow the body to move down two inches. this movement could puncture the fuel tank.

Correction:

The cross member mount reinforcements will be installed by dealer, if necessary.

Notes:

Vehicle description: buses.system: structure; crossmembers.consequences of defect: the fuel tank could explode and personal injury andproperty damage could result.

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