Recall
Thor Ambassador — 94V051000
NHTSA ID
94V051000
Make
Thor
Model
Ambassador
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1994-03-21
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Units Affected
16
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INTERMEDIATE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES WERE SPLICED USING RUBBER HOSE AND WORM-DRIVE CLAMPS. THE RUBBER HOSE RUPTURES DUE TO THE PRESSURE GENERATED BY THE FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence
THE RUPTURED HOSE SPRAYS FUEL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULTS IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
RUBBER HOSE AND CLAMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE STEEL BRAIDED FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS.