EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION
— Recall Campaign #87V113000
EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 16,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
87V113000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 21, 1987 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 87V113000 |
| Units affected: | 16,000 |
- Description:
- EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION.
- Consequeces:
- FUEL OR FUEL VAPORS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- MODIFICATION OF THE BASE FUEL VENTING AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM TO REDUCE OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCE, FORD ECONOLINE E350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS AND VANS,EQUIPPED WITH 7.5 LITER ENGINES.