Recall
Utilimaster Aeromate — 88V194000
NHTSA ID
88V194000
Make
Utilimaster
Model
Aeromate
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1988-12-20
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Units Affected
168
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
SEAL BETWEEN FUEL FILL TUBE AND FUEL TANK MAY ALLOW A SLOW GASOLINE LEAK.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE THIS COULD RESULTIN A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILL TUBE WITH A LONGER TUBE LENGTH, TO BE INSERTED FARTHER INTO THE TANK, WHICH WILL ASSURE A POSITIVE SEAL BETWEEN TUBE AND FUEL TANK.