NHTSA Recall 87V041000
Filed by AM GENERAL LLC. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1987-04-07. An estimated 5,645 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VACUUM HARNESS ASSEMBLY HOSES BECOME LOOSE AND CAN CONTACT ENGINE EXHAUST PORTS. CONTACT WITH EXHAUST EXPOSES HOSES TO HIGH TEMPERATURE WHICH CAUSES CARBONIZATION OF THE HOSES MATERIAL.
Risk
AS A RESULT, COMBUSTION OR AUTO IGNITION CAN TAKE PLACEAND THE HOSE IGNITES WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DAMAGE ANDPOSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE DUE TO FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
REROUTE VACUUM HOSES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE/VACUUM SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FJ8C 1/2 TON DELIVERY VAN.
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