2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 1981-10-30
Description
Certain vehicles could be subject to a fuel leakage in the engine compartment due to the possibility of deterioration in the integrity of the high pressure fuel hose connections.
Consequence
Corrective Action
All affected hoses and attachment clips will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel systems; fuel hoses.consequences of defect: as these fuel hoses are pressurized, a reduction in theeffective clamping load of the attachment clips could allow fuel leakage,possibly leading to a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants withoutwarning.note: the owner is advised to inspect the engine compartment, with the enginerunning, for evidence of fuel leakage or fuel odor.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 1982-04-05
Description
Certain vehicles may be fitted with an unauthorized fuel pump electrical inertia switch. This switch has a tin coating added to the contacts that create the potential for a high electrical resistance. This could cause overheating and possible distortion of the plastic mounting around the fixed contact. This could result in inability to start the vehicle since there is a flow of current to the fuel pump.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the inertia switch at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; electrical inertia switch.consequences of defect: an inability to restart the engine may cause a traffichazard and the potential for an accident.