1996 GEO TRACKER Recall

Campaign:
96V121001 on 07/07/1996
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
07/31/1995 - 05/31/1996
Affected:
18,121
Defect:
The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel tank integrity."
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.
Correction:
Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.
Notes:
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; fmvss no. 301. vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles, 4-door models only.owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in july 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact geo/chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1996 GEO TRACKER TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
731067
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Subject regarding upper door hinge loosens from body. *tt
Bulletin:
831501
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment on poor performance or lack of power after a period of sustained driving in light snow. *yc
Bulletin:
000089008A
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. this bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for certain vehicles including the 1996 through 2000 toyota c
Bulletin:
000089008B
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. this bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for certain vehicles including 1988-2004 chevrolet and gmc li
Bulletin:
000089008E
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. this bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for certain vehicles including 1988-2004 chevrolet and gmc li
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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