3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 1988-08-16
Description
Plastic production engine valve rocker cover may leak oil due to warping or improper sealing.
Consequence
Oil could ignite and create an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action
Replace engine valve rocker cover.
Notes
System: engine valve rocker cover.vehicle description: 1/2 ton delivery van usps vehicles.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 1987-04-08
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Reroute vacuum hoses to preclude contact with exhaust system.
Notes
System: engine/vacuum system.vehicle description: fj8c 1/2 ton delivery van.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1984-09-12
Description
When tested according to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, fuel system integrity. Ruptures in the fuel system occurred in a 30 mph frontal collision, allowing fuel to leak. The hardware used to attach the body to the chassis failed in the test. Movement of the vehicles body during the collision resulted in ruptures in fuel system.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Additional hardware will be installed to tie the rear body to the rear bumper, a spacer will be placed in front of the fuel tank, and the fuel lines will be rerouted to prevent shearing. Work will be completed without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks, one half ton delivery vans.system: suspension; attaching hardware body mounts.consequences of defect: fuel leakage during or after a crash may cause a fireor explosion to occur, with resulting personal injury to vehicle occupants.