Key Takeaway

FUEL:CARBURETOR:PROPANE/GAS by SHELL OIL COMPANY was recalled on December 9, 1988. What to do: REPLACE LOCKOFF VALVE ON ALL VEHICLES USING THE AFFECTED PRODUCT. ALSO, INSPECT HIGH PRESSURE HOSE, CONVERTER AND LOW PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTING THE CO...

NHTSA Ongoing

FUEL:CARBURETOR:PROPANE/GAS

Recalled: December 9, 1988 ~6,000,000 units affected 88E027

Description

CONTAMINATION OF PROPANE GAS ATTACKS RUBBER COMPONENTS.

Injuries / Consequence

CAUSES DETERIORATION IN THE RUBBER COMPONENTS IN THEVAPORIZATION SYSTEM OF PROPANE POWERED VEHICLES AND COULD ALLOW LIQUID PROPANETO FLOW THROUGH CARBURETOR AND BE RELEASED THROUGH THE AIR FILTER RESULTING INTHE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE LOCKOFF VALVE ON ALL VEHICLES USING THE AFFECTED PRODUCT. ALSO, INSPECT HIGH PRESSURE HOSE, CONVERTER AND LOW PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTING THE CONVERTER TO THE CARBURETOR; IF DAMAGE IS FOUND REPLACE THE ABOVE COMPONENTS.

Products Affected

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Company Information

SHELL OIL COMPANY

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The listed remedy for this recall is: REPLACE LOCKOFF VALVE ON ALL VEHICLES USING THE AFFECTED PRODUCT. ALSO, INSPECT HIGH PRESSURE HOSE, CONVERTER AND LOW PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTING THE CONVERTER TO THE CARBURETOR; IF DAMAGE IS FOUND REPL...

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