Storage: tank assemblyRecall 91V-020 · 1991 Mazda Navajo
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 91V-020 covers 6,424 1991 Mazda Navajo for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V020000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FRONT HEAT SHIELD EXTENSION MAY CONTACT THE UPPER FRONT CORNER OF PLASTIC FUEL TANK DAMAGING OR PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK.
The risk
SUCH FUEL TANK DAMAGE COULD ALLOW VAPOR AND OR FUEL TOESCAPE; THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
The fix
RELOCATE HEAT SHIELD; REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DAMAGED OR PUNCTURED.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS BUILT BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
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 August 1, 1990 to November 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.