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NHTSARecalled Apr 7, 1987 · #87V041000

ENGINE:OTHER PARTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VACUUM HARNESS ASSEMBLY HOSES BECOME LOOSE AND CAN CONTACT ENGINE EXHAUST PORTS. CONTACT WITH EXHAUST EXPOSES HOSES TO HIGH TEMPERATURE WHICH CAUSES CARBONIZATION OF THE HOSES MATERIAL. AS A RESULT, COMBUSTION OR AUTO IGNITION CAN TAKE PLACEAND THE HOSE IGNITES WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DAMAGE ANDPOSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE DUE TO FIRE.

Product details

Product
ENGINE:OTHER PARTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
AM GENERAL LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REROUTE VACUUM HOSES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM.

View the official CPSC notice