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2816 Foust Pastrana

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2816 Foust Pastrana

Travis Pastrana is in the air as he chases down Tanner Foust in the Rallycross race held at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Sunday. Pastrana was plagued by overheating problems and did not finish the race, leaving Foust the opportunity for his second Rallycross victory.

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
A tube in the fuel evaporative emission control system can become obstructed, causing excessive pressure build up in the fuel tank.  This build up can occur under extremely high temperatures or extremely strong sunlight.  As a result of this pressure build up, the fuel tank may bulge and, soon thereafter, develop a short hairline crack from which fuel will leak.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will install a newly designed tube and valve assembly in place of the existing tube.  Also, all fuel tanks will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: in the presence of an ignition source, a fire couldresult from the leak causing vehicle damage and serious personal injury.
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