VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE PERFORATION OF THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM
— Recall Campaign #87V071000
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE PERFORATION OF THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM. EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONTENT IN THE FUEL PROMOTES DEGRADATION OF THE DIAPHRAGM COATING RESULTING IN RADIAL CRACKING OF THE DIAPHRAGM.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 28,509 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
87V071000
| Manufacturer: | Isuzu Motors Limited |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 27, 1987 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 87V071000 |
| Units affected: | 28,509 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE PERFORATION OF THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM. EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONTENT IN THE FUEL PROMOTES DEGRADATION OF THE DIAPHRAGM COATING RESULTING IN RADIAL CRACKING OF THE DIAPHRAGM.
- Consequeces:
- A PERFORATED DIAPHRAGM CAN ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THEFUEL PUMP INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SUCH A FIRE COULD SPREAD TO THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
- Corrective action:
- A FUEL VENTALATION HOSE KIT WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT FUEL FROM ESCAPING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IF THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM LEAKS AND THEREBY REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.