Imported Auto Parts Co. | NHTSA Recall #91E035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 91E035000 by Imported Auto Parts Co.. Includes 36,400 affected units, FUEL:LPG VAPORIZER:REGULATOR (CONVERTER), component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The secondary seat can separate from the secondary lever of the model eb or model lb converters. This is caused by a material or a manufacturing defect of the rubber seat.

Corrective Action

Replace the secondary lever in model eb and lb converters.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 91E035000
Report Received Date: 1991-09-20T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel:lpg vaporizer:regulator (converter)
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 36,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: The secondary seat can separate from the secondary lever of the model eb or model lb converters. This is caused by a material or a manufacturing defect of the rubber seat.
Consequence Summary: The converter contains a secondary lever, with a seatwhich regulates the flow of lpg gas to the mixer. The seat separates from thelever, which allows full tank pressure to be applied to the mixer. This causesthe gas hose to blow off the mixer. If this occurs, fuel would flow into the engine compartment where it could be ignited by a hot engine or other source ofignition.
Corrective Action: Replace the secondary lever in model eb and lb converters.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6m6v.nyti-3aeb
NHTSA ID: 91E035000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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