Recall 88V184000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control — Collins · reported 25 Nov 1988 · 159 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF FUEL EMISSION CANISTER TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, VAPOR RELEASED FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE CONSUMED AT THE ENGINE IN AN IDLE SITUATION.
The risk
A FIRE COULD OCCUR IF FUMES ARE CONCENTRATEDSUFFICIENTLY.
The fix
INSTALL A NEW CANISTER SYSTEM POSITIONED FORWARD UNDER THE STEPWELL OF THE ENTRY DOOR.
SYSTEM: FUEL EMISSIONS CANISTER/CATALYTIC CONVERTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERICAL BUSES WITH 4.9, 5.8 AND 7.5 LITER GASOLINEENGINES BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS WITH GVWR OF 9500 POUNDS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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