NHTSA recall 94V-154 (94V154000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 15, 1994 - about 3,200 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V154000
Also written as: 94V-154
Reported: August 15, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~3,200
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

THE LABELS REMINDING OPERATORS CLOSING THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER VALVES TO REOPEN THE VALVES BEFORE OPERATING THE ENGINES WERE OMITTED. IF THE TANKS ARE OVER HALF FULL AND VEHICLE OPERATION WAS RESUMED WITHOUT REOPENING THE FUEL TANK CROSS-OVER VALVES, PRESSURE COULD BUILD IN ONE OF THE TANKS.

Why it is dangerous

PRESSURE BUILD-UP COULD RESULT IN RUPTURE OF A FUEL TANK AND SPILLING DIESEL FUEL, WHICH CAN CAUSE A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A PAIR OF LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABELS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-154 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford L9000 - 1993, 1994

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