FUEL LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT FUEL TANK IN THE AREA OF THE VAPOR VALVE GROMMET
— Recall Campaign #87V111000
FUEL LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT FUEL TANK IN THE AREA OF THE VAPOR VALVE GROMMET. GROMMET MAY SPLIT DUE TO COMPRESSIVE LOAD WHEN INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 250 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
87V111000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 16, 1987 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 87V111000 |
| Units affected: | 250 |
- Description:
- FUEL LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT FUEL TANK IN THE AREA OF THE VAPOR VALVE GROMMET. GROMMET MAY SPLIT DUE TO COMPRESSIVE LOAD WHEN INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK.
- Consequeces:
- FUEL MAY LEAK FROM VAPOR VALVE AND BECOME THE SOURCE OFFUEL FOR A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALLATION OF A NEWLY DESIGNED VAPOR VALVE GROMMET.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL/TANK VAPOR VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCE, ECONOLINE E350 VANS AND CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH7.5 LITER ENGINES.