Am General Llc | NHTSA Recall #94V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V162000 by Am General Llc. Includes 1,300 affected units, FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The passenger compartment is separated from the engine compartment by an insulated engine cover. The insulation inside this cover can rub against the fuel return hose resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, a wiring harness can also wear through causing interruption to some electrical operations, including the fuel pump.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rubber fuel line hose with a solid steel lines and route the line to provide one inch of clearance to the cover. Also, the wiring harness cover will be replaced and the wiring rerouted to gain sufficient clearance.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V162000

Manufacturer: Am General Llc

Report Received Date: 1994-09-01T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel lines:hoses:non-metallic

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 1,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The passenger compartment is separated from the engine compartment by an insulated engine cover. The insulation inside this cover can rub against the fuel return hose resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, a wiring harness can also wear through causing interruption to some electrical operations, including the fuel pump.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leaking inside the engine compartment can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. Failure of the electric fuel pump can cause poor performance and possible stalling creating a road hazard which can result in an accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the rubber fuel line hose with a solid steel lines and route the line to provide one inch of clearance to the cover. Also, the wiring harness cover will be replaced and the wiring rerouted to gain sufficient clearance.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 94V162000

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Created At: 1742808662

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