NHTSA recall 91V-025 (91V025000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported February 11, 1991 - about 18,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V025000
Also written as: 91V-025
Reported: February 11, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~18,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

THE HOT PLATE WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE VAPOR VENT VALVE CARRIER TO THE TOP OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK MAY PARTIALLY FRACTURE, ALLOWING VAPOR OF FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK.

Why it is dangerous

THE ESCAPED VAPOR OR LEAKED FUEL COULD CAUSE A FIRE INTHE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

FUEL TANK WILL BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR WELD INTEGRITY. FUEL TANKS WITH INADEQUATE WELDS WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-025 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Explorer - 1991

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