Investigation PE87024: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Mar 24, 1987

Closed

May 1, 1987

Model years

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Subject

Engine compartment fires

Component: Engine and engine cooling

Summary

Analysis: subject vehicles use an amc 6-cylinder engine which, for earliermodel years, was within the scope of ea84-015: engine compartment fires in1981-83 amc vehicles using amc 6-cylinder engines.this ea was closed injune of 1986.although am general is the final stage manufacturer, an irwas also forwarded to amc.the post office fleet is presently evaluatingthe vehicles under a variety of test conditions, in an effort to simulatean engine fire under conditions which are both verifiable and reproducible.summary of information from manufacturer:on march 30, 1987, am generalissued a safety recall (87v-041) concerning alleged engine compartmentfires in the subject fleet.the recall will involve modifications to thevacuum system in an effort to eliminate further fire occurrences.status:close this preliminary analysis.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.