High - strength steel is also used in the rear body structure to protect passengers as well as the fuel tank, minimizing the possibility of fuel leakage during a collision. (theautochannel.com)
They also had a reduced risk of fuel leakage, which would lead to the cylinders getting soaked with fuel when not running. (topspeed.com)
Description of Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING. (carsdesk.com)