DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF FUEL EMISSION CANISTER TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, VAPOR RELEASED FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE CONSUMED AT THE ENGINE IN AN IDLE SITUATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FIRE COULD OCCUR IF FUMES ARE CONCENTRATEDSUFFICIENTLY.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW CANISTER SYSTEM POSITIONED FORWARD UNDER THE STEPWELL OF THE ENTRY DOOR.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE89001 · Evap Canister Fires
Opened Oct 3, 1988 · Closed Jan 19, 1989
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
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