CADILLAC CTS 1990: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| Make : CADILLAC | Model : CTS | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1986-11-01 - 1990-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V130000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1990-09-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-07-27 | Date Added to Database: 1990-07-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CHAMPION MOTOR COACH, INC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1128 | ||
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Summary:
DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM AND CLOSED EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE HYDROCARBON IGNITION IN EXHAUST STAGE OF ENGINE OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN FIRES FROM BURNED THROUGH MUFFLERS,DEGRADATION OF HOSES, OR LIQUID OR EXCESSIVE VAPOR RELEASE FROM EMISSIONCANISTERS. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL TANK FILLER CAP WITH HIGH FLOW, TWO-STAGE RETENTION CAPS; REPLACE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEATER HOSES WITH HIGH-TEMP NOMEX HOSES; PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN COACH BODIES AND MUFFLER; AND PROVIDE DECALS FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE FUEL SYSTEM ADVISING USERS NOT TO COMPLETELY FILL THEIR FUEL TANKS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON JOHN DEERE CHASSIS WITH FORD C6TRANSMISSIONS AND 7.5 LITER ENGINES WITH CARBURETORS. |
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