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FORD issued a recall on the EXPLORER model
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Minivan
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Fuel Supply
Units affected: 1,234
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLORER | FORD | 1991 |
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The issue
THE HOT PLATE WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE VAPOUR VENT VALVE TO THE TOP OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK MAY PARTIALLY FRACTURE, ALLOWING VAPOUR OR FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK THROUGH THE FRACTURE. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE A FIRE COULD RESULT.CORRECTION: TANKS WILL BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR THE WELD INTEGRITY OF THE VAPOUR VENT VALVE CARRIER. TANKS WITH INADEQUATE WELDS WILL BE REPLACED.