NHTSA Recall 90V151000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V151000; Date: Aug. 21, 1990
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Ford Crown Victoria
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 225
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Install new optical sensors.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; optical sensors. Vehicle description: flexible fuel vehicle passenger cars with fuel systemsmodified to operate with gasoline, methanol, or combinations of the two fuels.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 23, 1990
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