Utilimaster 1988–1989 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled December 20, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88V194000 · Utilimaster
Hazard
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE THIS COULD RESULTIN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Units
168 units
Description
SEAL BETWEEN FUEL FILL TUBE AND FUEL TANK MAY ALLOW A SLOW GASOLINE LEAK.
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.
Product
Utilimaster AEROMATE
Manufacturer(s)
Utilimaster Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →