OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87V142000

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Reported Sep 9, 1987 · HESS AND EISENHARDT CO.

Summary

SEALS OF LOWER FUEL TANK GAUGE COULD FAIL CAUSING GAS TO LEAK INTO LOWER FUEL TANK CAVITY AND POSSIBLY INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

IGNITION OF GAS VAPORS WHICH MIGHT BE PRESENT COULDCAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Remedy

REPLACE LOWER FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY TO UPGRADE FUEL SYSTEM TO CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

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