Recalls

Manufacturer's Report Date: February 15, 1990

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 90V036000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1121

Summary: DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD, WHICH IS WELDED TO THE TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY, MAY PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.

Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF IGNITION, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: REMOVE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD FROM THE PIPE ASSEMBLY.

Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL TANK - EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS;SE TURBO MODELS ONLY.

Recall data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration