FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION
— Recall Campaign #87V131000
FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 11,119 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
87V131000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 17, 1987 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 87V131000 |
| Units affected: | 11,119 |
- Description:
- FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION.
- Consequeces:
- BENT FUEL RAIL COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES AS NECESSARY.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL RAILSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L FUEL INJECTED ENGINES.