NHTSA Recall 91V025000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V025000; Date: Feb. 11, 1991
The escaped vapor or leaked fuel could cause a fire inthe presence of a source of ignition.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Ford Explorer
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 18,000
Recall Summary:
The hot plate weld which attaches the vapor vent valve carrier to the top of the plastic fuel tank may partially fracture, allowing vapor of fuel to escape from the top of the tank.
How to Fix:
Fuel tank will be removed and inspected for weld integrity. Fuel tanks with inadequate welds will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
System: vapor vent valve carrier weld to plastic fuel tank. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 26, 1991
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