TIFFIN ZEPHYR 1978: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : TIFFIN | Model : ZEPHYR | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 1978-06-01 - 1978-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 78V150000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1979-06-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1978-06-27 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 180 | ||
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Summary:
AN IMPROPER TRANSMISSION SHIFT BRACKET WAS INSTALLED WHICH, BECAUSE OF ITS DESIGN, COULD CONTACT AND ABRADE THE FUEL HOSE. FUEL LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLE ACCUMULATION OF FUEL ON A SURFACE BENEATH A PARKED VEHICLE COULD RESULT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT BRACKET AND ITS RELATED PARTS, INCLUDING THE FUEL HOSE IF FOUND NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITER ENGINES,AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND STEERING COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFT CONTROLS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES, HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN FUEL LEAKAGEOCCURS, A FIRE COULD START AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
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