NHTSA recall 96V121001
Fuel System, Gasoline · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.
The fix: Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Geo Tracker.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V121001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.