Make : FORD | Model : CROWN VICTORIA | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19890601 - 19890701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V151000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19901023 | Date Received by ODI: 19900821 | Date Added to Database: 19900828 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 225 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
GLASS ELEMENT THAT SEPARATES ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY FROM PRESSURIZED FUEL MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE AN OPENING THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED FUEL TO ENTER BODY OF SENSOR. |
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Consequence:
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS OF SEAL DETERIORATION, THE HOUSINGCOVER WOULD NOT CONTAIN FUEL, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF ASOURCE OF IGNITION, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW OPTICAL SENSORS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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