NHTSA Recall 88V184000
Filed by COLLINS INDUSTRIES,INC.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1988-11-25. An estimated 159 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF FUEL EMISSION CANISTER TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, VAPOR RELEASED FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE CONSUMED AT THE ENGINE IN AN IDLE SITUATION.
Risk
A FIRE COULD OCCUR IF FUMES ARE CONCENTRATEDSUFFICIENTLY.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL A NEW CANISTER SYSTEM POSITIONED FORWARD UNDER THE STEPWELL OF THE ENTRY DOOR.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL EMISSIONS CANISTER/CATALYTIC CONVERTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERICAL BUSES WITH 4.9, 5.8 AND 7.5 LITER GASOLINEENGINES BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS WITH GVWR OF 9500 POUNDS.
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