DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT: MECHANICAL: CARRIER/RACK

Description
The reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been attached using incorrect hex head bolts.  If the carrier and reinforcement attaching bolts are incorrect, the potential exists for the tire sidewall to be damaged or weakened by extended contact with the sharp edges of the bolt heads.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace bolts and any damaged spare tires at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: pick-up trucks equipped with optional side-mounted, in-boxspare tire carriers.system: equipment; spare tire carriers.consequences of defect: the tire could fail while vehicle is in operationcausing loss of air and a vehicle accident.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: MOUNTING

Description
During a change in assembly procedures, certain of the mid-ship fuel tank straps may have been improperly installed or mislocated.  As a result, they fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  301, fuel system integrity.  In the event of a collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank attachments.consequences of defect: fuel spillage resulting from an accident could cause avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE

Description
The involved trucks were manufactured with a certain portion of specified floor pan insulation material (beneath the right front passenger seat) omitted.  Because of this omission, a section of the sheet metal floor pan was left exposed over the exhaust system in an area of possible passenger contact.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will install a revised design floorpan insulator pad at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with rubber floor mat assemblies.system: structure; floor pan insulation.consequences of defect: under certain driving conditions, the sheet metal couldreach abnormal temperatures which could potentially cause personal injury.note: the owner is advised to avoid extended periods of idling before thedefect is corrected.  The temperatures could also become hot enough to damagematerials placed under the seat.