NHTSA recall 90V-036 (90V036000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported February 20, 1990 - about 1,121 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 90V036000
- Also written as
- 90V-036
- Reported
- February 20, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,121
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD, WHICH IS WELDED TO THE TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY, MAY PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.
Why it is dangerous
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF IGNITION, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
REMOVE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD FROM THE PIPE ASSEMBLY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-036 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.