Storage: tank assemblyRecall 91V-024 · 1991 Ford Explorer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 91V-024 covers 25,000 1991 Ford Explorer for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V024000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT HEAT SHIELD MAY CONTACT THE FRONT OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK, CAUSING CUTS OR OTHER DAMAGE TO THE EXTENT OF PENETRATION.
The risk
THIS PENETRATION OF THE FUEL TANK CAUSES VAPORS TO ESCAPEAND POSSIBLY FUEL TO SPILL, WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE.
The fix
RELOCATE THE HEAT SHIELD; INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL FUEL TANKS.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK AND HEAT SHIELD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION : MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE.
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 February 1, 1990 to November 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.