1988 COLLINS CIVITRAN Recall

Campaign:

88V184000 on 12/06/1988

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control

Manufactured:

12/31/1987 - 09/30/1988

Affected:

159

Defect:

Due to close proximity of fuel emission canister to the catalytic converter, vapor released from the fuel tank may not be consumed at the engine in an idle situation.

Consequence:

A fire could occur if fumes are concentratedsufficiently.

Correction:

Install a new canister system positioned forward under the stepwell of the entry door.

Notes:

System: fuel emissions canister/catalytic converter.vehicle description: commerical buses with 4.9, 5.8 and 7.5 liter gasolineengines built on ford e350 chassis with gvwr of 9500 pounds.

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