Vehicle recall 79V003000 · January 5, 1979
GMC DC95 and DJ95
The fuel tank mounting support brackets may crack at the cross section of the attachment bolt circle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuel tank mounting support brackets may crack at the cross section of the attachment bolt circle. If the cracking condition is allowed to progress until a complete failure of the support brackets occur, the fuel tank can drop from the support and possibly separate from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install new mounting support brackets for both left and right side fuel tanks. Also, cross brackets which connect the two tanks together will be installed. This will be done at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: truck, diesel.system: fuel; mounting support brackets.consequences of defect: fuel tank separation can cause a fire and an accidentif vehicle is in motion during separation.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V003000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 5, 1979
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- January 12, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 113
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
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