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NHTSARecalled Aug 2, 1993 · #93V125000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.

View the official CPSC notice