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Shell Fuel System, Other recall
Recalled December 1, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88E027000 · Shell
Hazard
CAUSES DETERIORATION IN THE RUBBER COMPONENTS IN THEVAPORIZATION SYSTEM OF PROPANE POWERED VEHICLES AND COULD ALLOW LIQUID PROPANETO FLOW THROUGH CARBURETOR AND BE RELEASED THROUGH THE AIR FILTER RESULTING INTHE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE LOCKOFF VALVE ON ALL VEHICLES USING THE AFFECTED PRODUCT. ALSO, INSPECT HIGH PRESSURE HOSE, CONVERTER AND LOW PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTING THE CONVERTER TO THE CARBURETOR; IF DAMAGE IS FOUND REPLACE THE ABOVE COMPONENTS.
Units
6,000,000 units
Description
CONTAMINATION OF PROPANE GAS ATTACKS RUBBER COMPONENTS.
What to do
REPLACE LOCKOFF VALVE ON ALL VEHICLES USING THE AFFECTED PRODUCT. ALSO, INSPECT HIGH PRESSURE HOSE, CONVERTER AND LOW PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTING THE CONVERTER TO THE CARBURETOR; IF DAMAGE IS FOUND REPLACE THE ABOVE COMPONENTS.
Product
Shell SHELL
Manufacturer(s)
KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →