Recall 88V051000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Defect in 1986-1988 ESTABLISHMENT AEROLITE

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RECALL This recall affects up to 367 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign	88V051000
Manufacturer	ESTABLISHMENT INDUSTRIES
Vehicles Affected	367
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date Notified	March 25, 1988
Affected Vehicles	1986 ESTABLISHMENT AEROLITE, 1987 ESTABLISHMENT AEROLITE, 1988 ESTABLISHMENT AEROLITE

Defect Description

FUEL TANK LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO DRIVE SHAFT, SO THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE TANKS MATING FLANGE MAY BE STRUCK BY THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON DRIVE SHAFT.

Safety Consequence

CONTACT OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WITH THE FUEL TANK COULDEVENTUALLY CAUSE TANK TO LEAK FUEL, WHICH MIGHT BECOME A FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy

REPLACE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED TANK TO PRECLUDE INTERFERENCE WITH UNIVERSAL JOINT OF THE DRIVE SHAFT.

Related Recalls for ESTABLISHMENT

Campaign	Vehicle	Component	Date	Affected
87V143000	1986 ESTABLISHMENT AEROLITE	WHEELS	August 17, 1987	236
87V123000	1987 ESTABLISHMENT AEROLITE	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE	November 24, 1986	188