Bummer

Got some pics of where it broke?

 

No pics, but it snapped in the middle. Right on the bottom of the tank.

 

WOW.... flashbacks from old 70's Ford station wagons! At 175K I had better check mine!

 

Sucks that this happened to you, but I can not recall anyone reporting this issue before. I would think if this was a coomon problem we would be hearing about it and not just on a forum.

 

Older thread I know...my rear tank strap broke yesterday due to excessive rust. The front strap is about to go too. Made an emergency fix after removing the old. Go to the dealership Friday for repair (I know I could have done these myself) and frame rust inspection. Outcome to follow soon.

 

Dealership was such a rip off. Nearly triple the price for the parts as compared to our TN vendor and one hours labor at $105. I asked if these were covered as part of the frame replacement campaign and was informed no they are not. Was told to hold onto invoice to see if it will be covered at a later date as a service campaign. Frame failed inspection so a new frame is in order for first part of 2016.