Magna Steyr recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Magna International Inc. (Magna) is recalling certain Magna Steyr fuel tanks with part numbers 1000045620, 1000043710, and 1000045350. The two halves of the fuel tank may not have been welded properly, which could result in a fuel leak.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
The fix
Magna will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers, to provide replacement tanks through their dealership networks. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Magna customer service at 1-905-726-7022.
Vehicles covered
- Magna Steyr Fuel Tanks
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21E064000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Magna International Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 14, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 14, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 53
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.