Recall
Ford Aerostar — 90V021000
NHTSA ID
90V021000
Make
Ford
Model
Aerostar
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1990-02-08
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Units Affected
91,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
INSUFFICIENT INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND GROMMET COULD RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE SEAL WHICH COULD ALLOW FUEL TO SEEP FROM THE JOINT.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN GROMMET.