Storage: tank assemblyRecall 91V-025 · 1991 Ford Explorer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 91V-025 covers 18,000 1991 Ford Explorer for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V025000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE HOT PLATE WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE VAPOR VENT VALVE CARRIER TO THE TOP OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK MAY PARTIALLY FRACTURE, ALLOWING VAPOR OF FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK.
The risk
THE ESCAPED VAPOR OR LEAKED FUEL COULD CAUSE A FIRE INTHE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix
FUEL TANK WILL BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR WELD INTEGRITY. FUEL TANKS WITH INADEQUATE WELDS WILL BE REPLACED.
SYSTEM: VAPOR VENT VALVE CARRIER WELD TO PLASTIC FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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 July 1, 1990 to August 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.