| Recall Date |
AUG 27, 2007 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
34000
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Recall Date
AUG 27, 2007
Model Affected
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall Summary
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Defect Consenquence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Units Affected
34000
Notes
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
| Recall Date |
JUN 06, 1988 |
| Part Affected |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
60000
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Recall Date
JUN 06, 1988
Model Affected
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall Summary
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER TOW PACKAGE HAVE A TRAILER TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS WIRES OF SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT.
Defect Consenquence
SHOULD A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THE WIRING WITHIN THERELAY OR IF WATER INTRUSION OCCURS THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRE IN THE RELAY WILLFUNCTION AS A FUSE LINK AND OVERHEAT. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR A FIRE IF THEWIRES ARE EXPOSED TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF A RELAY WITH WIRES OF GAUGE ADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE CIRCUIT.
Units Affected
60000
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date |
SEP 04, 1987 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
3600000
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Recall Date
SEP 04, 1987
Model Affected
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall Summary
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Defect Consenquence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Units Affected
3600000
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date |
JAN 22, 1986 |
| Part Affected |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
38947
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Recall Date
JAN 22, 1986
Model Affected
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall Summary
THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE WELDING IN SOME UNDERBODY STRUCTURAL AREAS, INCLUDING THOSE AT THE REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS, WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO SEPARATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS SHOULD SEPARATE FROM THE UNDERBODY DURING VEHICLE USE, THE AXLE COULD SHIFT DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Defect Consenquence
Remedy
REINFORCE SUSPECT WELD LOCATIONS AND MODIFY TO PREVENT WELD FAILURE.
Units Affected
38947
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date |
SEP 02, 1986 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
107
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Recall Date
SEP 02, 1986
Model Affected
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall Summary
FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN SCORED OR PENETRATED WHEN FLOOR PAN MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE PARTITIONS WERE DRILLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WOULD EXIST.
Defect Consenquence
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.
Units Affected
107
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date |
APR 08, 1998 |
| Part Affected |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
23500
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Recall Date
APR 08, 1998
Model Affected
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
Defect Consenquence
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
Remedy
AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.
Units Affected
23500
Notes
AIMCO PRODUCTS INC.
| Recall Date |
FEB 08, 1990 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
91000
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Recall Date
FEB 08, 1990
Model Affected
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall Summary
INSUFFICIENT INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND GROMMET COULD RESULT IN AN INADEQUATE SEAL WHICH COULD ALLOW FUEL TO SEEP FROM THE JOINT.
Defect Consenquence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN GROMMET.
Units Affected
91000
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date |
SEP 02, 1988 |
| Part Affected |
SEATS |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
90000
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Recall Date
SEP 02, 1988
Model Affected
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall Summary
WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.
Defect Consenquence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER.
Remedy
INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Units Affected
90000
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date |
DEC 18, 1989 |
| Part Affected |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected |
AEROSTAR |
| Units Affected |
118787
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Recall Date
DEC 18, 1989
Model Affected
1986 FORD AEROSTAR
Recall Summary
VANS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT PLASTIC COVER DESIGNED TO COVER OUTBOARD SEAT BACK PIVOT HINGE ALLOWING WEBBING OF FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SAFETY BELTS TO BECOME ABRADED OR CUT DUE TO CONTACT WITH EXPOSED HINGE.
Defect Consenquence
DAMAGE TO BELT WEBBING COULD WEAKEN BELTS TO POINT OFFAILURE INCREASING RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT OR A SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
INSTALL PLASTIC PIVOT COVER; REPLACE BELTS AS NECESSARY.
Units Affected
118787
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY