NHTSA Recall 87V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V071000; Date: May. 27, 1987
A perforated diaphragm can allow fuel to leak from thefuel pump into the underhood area. This could ultimately result in anunderhood fire without prior warning. Such a fire could spread to thepassenger compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Isuzu I Mark; 1986 Isuzu I Mark
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Isuzu Motors Limited
Affected Units:: 28,509
Recall Summary:
Vehicle may experience perforation of the fuel pump diaphragm. Excessive alcohol content in the fuel promotes degradation of the diaphragm coating resulting in radial cracking of the diaphragm.
How to Fix:
A fuel ventalation hose kit will be installed to prevent fuel from escaping into the engine compartment if the fuel pump diaphragm leaks and thereby reduce the possibility of an underhood fire.
Recall Notes:
System: fuelvehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 21, 1987
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