NHTSA recall 10V083000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Daihatsu Rocky
The defect
Daihatsu IS recalling certain model year 1990-1992 rocky sport utility vehicles. the check valve in the fuel vapor evaporative emission control system might develop a crack in long-term vehicle usage due to insufficient durability under some environmental or operational circumstances.
The risk
A leak of fuel evaporative gas vapor into the vehicle cabin may occur, potentially resulting in a fire.
The remedy
Daihatsu will have the old check valve replaced with a new check valve of improved construction. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 31, 2010. owner may contact daihatsu at 626-968-6764 or daihatsu help website url: http://www.daihatsu-help.com/index.htm or daihatsu help e-mail address: daihatsu.help@verizon.net.