Investigation EA88011: 1984–1987 Fleetwood Fleetwood

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Dec 22, 1987

Closed

Sep 28, 1989

Model years

1984–1987

Subject

High temp,fuel exp.

Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary

Summary of information from manufacturer:the suspect units are equipped with non-gm fuel tanks with side entry rather than top or corner entry. Extensive use of rubber fuel hose material throughout the fuel reservoir system.analysis:high underhood/undercarriage temperatures appears to exist in these vehicles depending on ambient temperature, engine load/tune, and exhaust system performance.the high temperatures can cause fuel pressurization possibly resulting in fuel expulsion.the elevated temperatures can also result in the thermal degradation/deterioration of the non-metallic fuel reservoir system components and other underhood/ undercarriage components.status:open an ea and send an information request.#===

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