Utilimaster Recall 88V194000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap
NHTSA recall 88V194000 · announced December 20, 1988 · filed by Utilimaster Corporation · 168 units affected
The problem
SEAL BETWEEN FUEL FILL TUBE AND FUEL TANK MAY ALLOW A SLOW GASOLINE LEAK.
The risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE THIS COULD RESULTIN A FIRE.
What to do
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILL TUBE WITH A LONGER TUBE LENGTH, TO BE INSERTED FARTHER INTO THE TANK, WHICH WILL ASSURE A POSITIVE SEAL BETWEEN TUBE AND FUEL TANK.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI WALK IN VANS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.