| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : AEROMATE | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19880101 - 19881201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V194000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19881215 | Date Received by ODI: 19881220 | Date Added to Database: 19881230 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: UTILIMASTER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 168 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SEAL BETWEEN FUEL FILL TUBE AND FUEL TANK MAY ALLOW A SLOW GASOLINE LEAK. |
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Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE THIS COULD RESULTIN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILL TUBE WITH A LONGER TUBE LENGTH, TO BE INSERTED FARTHER INTO THE TANK, WHICH WILL ASSURE A POSITIVE SEAL BETWEEN TUBE AND FUEL TANK. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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