Shell Oil Company | NHTSA Recall #88E027000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 88E027000 by Shell Oil Company. Includes 6,000,000 affected units, FUEL:CARBURETOR:PROPANE/GAS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Contamination of propane gas attacks rubber components.

Corrective Action

Replace lockoff valve on all vehicles using the affected product. also, inspect high pressure hose, converter and low pressure hose connecting the converter to the carburetor; if damage is found replace the above components.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 88E027000

Manufacturer: Shell Oil Company

Report Received Date: 1988-12-01T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:carburetor:propane/gas

Component: Fuel System, Other

Potentially Affected Units: 6,000,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Contamination of propane gas attacks rubber components.

Consequence Summary: Causes deterioration in the rubber components in thevaporization system of propane powered vehicles and could allow liquid propaneto flow through carburetor and be released through the air filter resulting inthe possibility of a fire.

Corrective Action: Replace lockoff valve on all vehicles using the affected product. also, inspect high pressure hose, converter and low pressure hose connecting the converter to the carburetor; if damage is found replace the above components.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 88E027000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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