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Cng. Fuel System, Other recall
Recalled May 7, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86E010000 · Cng.
Description
THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FAILS TO VENT THE GAS TANK WHEN THE TANK IS ONE FOURTH OR LESS FULL AND WHEN A SPECIFIED PRESSURE IS REACHED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE RELIEF VALVE TO VENT TANK IN CASE OF A FIRE COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO EXPLODE, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE VICINITY.
What to do
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES WILL BE REPLACED WITH DEVICES STRICKLY TEMPERATURE ACTUATED. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES SAFETY RECALL NO. 85E-032, DATED 10/24/85.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →