Make : FORD | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19900201 - 19901101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V024000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910326 | Date Received by ODI: 19910211 | Date Added to Database: 19910228 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 25000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT HEAT SHIELD MAY CONTACT THE FRONT OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK, CAUSING CUTS OR OTHER DAMAGE TO THE EXTENT OF PENETRATION. |
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Consequence:
THIS PENETRATION OF THE FUEL TANK CAUSES VAPORS TO ESCAPEAND POSSIBLY FUEL TO SPILL, WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE. |
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Remedy:
RELOCATE THE HEAT SHIELD; INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL FUEL TANKS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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