FORD AEROSTAR 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V021000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | AEROSTAR | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-04-06 | 1990-02-08 | 1990-02-22 |
Production Dates: 1985-11-01 - 1986-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Summary
INSUFFICIENT INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND GROMMET COULD RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE SEAL WHICH COULD ALLOW FUEL TO SEEP FROM THE JOINT.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN GROMMET.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK- VAN.
