FEATHERLITE 5000 1987: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| Make : FEATHERLITE | Model : 5000 | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 1983-08-01 - 1988-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V006000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1989-01-23 | Date Received by ODI: 1989-01-17 | Date Added to Database: 1989-01-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 35000 | ||
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Summary:
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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Consequence:
FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH TURBO. |
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