FRONT HEAT SHIELD EXTENSION MAY CONTACT THE UPPER FRONT CORNER OF PLASTIC FUEL TANK DAMAGING OR PUNCTURING
— Recall Campaign #91V020000
FRONT HEAT SHIELD EXTENSION MAY CONTACT THE UPPER FRONT CORNER OF PLASTIC FUEL TANK DAMAGING OR PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,424 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V020000
| Manufacturer: | Mazda North American Operations |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 05, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V020000 |
| Units affected: | 6,424 |
- Description:
- FRONT HEAT SHIELD EXTENSION MAY CONTACT THE UPPER FRONT CORNER OF PLASTIC FUEL TANK DAMAGING OR PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK.
- Consequeces:
- SUCH FUEL TANK DAMAGE COULD ALLOW VAPOR AND OR FUEL TOESCAPE; THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
- Corrective action:
- RELOCATE HEAT SHIELD; REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DAMAGED OR PUNCTURED.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS BUILT BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.