NAVISTAR 5000 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| Make : NAVISTAR | Model : 5000 | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 1984-08-01 - 1986-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V103000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-10-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-08-04 | Date Added to Database: 1986-08-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 80710 | ||
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Summary:
MISADJUSTMENT OF FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ALLOWS FUEL TO ESCAPE AND BE ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WITH THE FUEL ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER AND AN ENGINE BACKFIRE ON RESTART, THIS FUEL COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALLATION OF AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT TO PRECLUDE FUEL LEAKS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL/ENGINE COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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