Fuel expulsion

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Fleetwood vehicles. Closed 22 December 1987.

Investigation
PE87050
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
20 August 1987
Closed
22 December 1987

What NHTSA investigated

Summary of information from manufacturer:the suspect units are equippedwith non-gm primary fuel tanks (side entry rather than top or cornerentry), but use remainder of GM system.analysis:fuel expulsion in these vehicles can occur under a combinationof the following:using the fuel tank when full, high engine loading(or high underhood/undercarriage temperatures), high ambient temperature,and/or high altitude.under the influence of these factors, the gasolinecan volatize in excess of the fuel emmission system capacity resulting infuel tank pressurization.of the 9 reports, 4 are 1986, 5 are 1987.STATUS:CLOSE out pe, open ea and redefine defect to address cause of fuelexpulsion (high underhood/undercarriage temperature) and the effect onthe non-metallic fuel reservoir/undercarriage components.===

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
FleetwoodFLEETWOOD1986–1987

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.