GULF STREAM EXPLORER 1991: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1990-07-01 - 1990-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V025000 | ||
| 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 : 18000 | ||
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Summary:
THE HOT PLATE WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE VAPOR VENT VALVE CARRIER TO THE TOP OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK MAY PARTIALLY FRACTURE, ALLOWING VAPOR OF FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. |
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Consequence:
THE ESCAPED VAPOR OR LEAKED FUEL COULD CAUSE A FIRE INTHE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
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Remedy:
FUEL TANK WILL BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR WELD INTEGRITY. FUEL TANKS WITH INADEQUATE WELDS WILL BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: VAPOR VENT VALVE CARRIER WELD TO PLASTIC FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. |
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