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NHTSA recall 91V024000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Ford Explorer

Reported Feb 11, 199125,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Feb 1, 1990 – Nov 1, 1990

The defect

The front heat shield may contact the front of the plastic fuel tank, causing cuts or other damage to the extent of penetration.

The risk

This penetration of the fuel tank causes vapors to escapeand possibly fuel to spill, which could catch fire in the presence of anignition source.

The remedy

Relocate the heat shield; inspect and replace damaged fuel fuel tanks.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

System: fuel tank and heat shield.vehicle description : multi-purpose passenger vehicle.

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