Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #94V184000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V184000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 8,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A metal shield on the outside of the plastic fuel filler pipe can develop a static electrical charge during refueling of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V184000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1994-09-29T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 8,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A metal shield on the outside of the plastic fuel filler pipe can develop a static electrical charge during refueling of the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: A static charge can discharge and serve as an ignition source for fuel vapors in the area of the filler pipe, resulting in a flash vapor ignition and a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-urz6-jpaj_759c

NHTSA ID: 94V184000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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