CATERPILLAR C7 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| Make : CATERPILLAR | Model : C7 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1984-10-01 - 1985-05-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V110000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-09-11 | Date Added to Database: 1985-09-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1008 | ||
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Summary:
THE FUEL RETURN HOSE BETWEEN THE SWITCHING VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNITS MAY BE INCORRECTLY CONNECTED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL SUPPLIED BY ONE TANK IS RETURNED TO THE OTHER TANK WHICH COULD OVERFILL AND LEAK. FUEL COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPOSITION FUEL RETURN HOSES AND REPLACE FUEL VAPOR CANISTER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL 50GALLON FUEL TANKS AND HEAVY DUTY GAS EMISSIONS.SYSTEM: HOSES, FUEL RETURN. |
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