JOHN DEERE UNSPECIFIED 9999: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87E039000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEERE | UNSPECIFIED | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-05-05 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-01-07 |
Production Dates: 1986-05-01 - 1987-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: John Deere
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY IS A FLEX FITTING DESIGN THAT TRANSFERS FUEL TO THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FROM THE FUEL FILTERS. THE FLANGE ON THE FUEL LINE MAY CRACK.
A CRACKED FLANGE WOULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO SPRAY FROMTHE FILTER HOSE UNTIL ENGINE SHUTS DOWN DUE TO LACK OF FUEL. THERE IS ALSO APOTENTIAL OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
A NEW IMPROVED DESIGNED HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE THE OLD HOSE.
SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK
