Transport CanadaCritical
1991 FORD EXPLORERTransport Canada Recall #1991030
The official notice
Defect
THE HOT PLATE WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE VAPOUR VENT VALVE TO THE TOP OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK MAY PARTIALLY FRACTURE, ALLOWING VAPOUR OR FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK THROUGH THE FRACTURE. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
TANKS WILL BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR THE WELD INTEGRITY OF THE VAPOUR VENT VALVE CARRIER. TANKS WITH INADEQUATE WELDS WILL BE REPLACED.
1,234 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 91S30Updated June 10, 2026