Investigation PE89111: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 5, 1989

Closed

Jul 21, 1989

Model years

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Subject

Engine backfire

Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary

Summary:consumer complaints indicate that the vehicles carburetor/fuelsystem may malfunction and cause the engine to backfire through thecarburetor.this backfire could ignite any gasoline and/or fumes in theintake system and result in a gasoline fed engine fire.===

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.