GULF STREAM EXPLORER 1991: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1990-02-01 - 1990-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V024000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-03-26 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-02-11 | Date Added to Database: 1991-02-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 25000 | ||
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Summary:
THE FRONT HEAT SHIELD MAY CONTACT THE FRONT OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK, CAUSING CUTS OR OTHER DAMAGE TO THE EXTENT OF PENETRATION. |
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Consequence:
THIS PENETRATION OF THE FUEL TANK CAUSES VAPORS TO ESCAPEAND POSSIBLY FUEL TO SPILL, WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE. |
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Remedy:
RELOCATE THE HEAT SHIELD; INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL FUEL TANKS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK AND HEAT SHIELD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION : MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
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