| Make : WAYNE | Model : CHAPERONE | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19940201 - 19941101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V241000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950104 | Date Received by ODI: 19941205 | Date Added to Database: 19950103 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 317 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DURING INSTALLATION OF THE REAR SEATS, THE DRILLS USED TO CREATE PILOT HOLES FOR MOUNTING THE REAR SEAT PENETRATED THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER PIPE LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR SPRING HANGER BRACKET ABOVE THE REAR SPRING. THE DAMAGED FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER PIPE AND IF A PUNCTURE IS FOUND, A REPLACEMENT PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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