Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 88V-194 · 1988–1989 Utilimaster Aeromate
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION recall 88V-194 covers 168 1988–1989 Utilimaster Aeromate for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V194000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI WALK IN VANS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1988 to December 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.