DT*: THE CONTACT STATED NO FAILURE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED WITH THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK. HOWEVER, THERE IS CONCERN FOR SAFETY DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER RECENTLY OFFERING A PROTECTIVE SHIELD. THE SHIELD WAS OFFERED TO VEHICLE'S THAT WERE AT A HIGHER RISK OF FIRE BASED ON THEIR USE. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SHIELD NOT BEING OFFERED AS A STANDARD ON ALL VEHICLES REGARDLESS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REAR ENDED TWICE. UPDATED 02/27/06. *JB