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SevereNHTSA·23V561000·Announced 2023-08-08

Explorer Van Company Recalls 2020-2022 GMC Savana and Ford Transit Vans

Explorer Van Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 upfitted GMC Savana and 2020 Ford Transit vans because an improperly secured fuel hose may cause a gas leak and increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Explorer Van Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 upfitted GMC Savana and 2020 upfitted Ford Transit vans equipped with certain Onan QG 2800i generator sets. The recall involves 8 vehicles in total.

The fuel hose between the fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured. This defect can cause a gas leak, which increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Explorer customer service at 1-574-267-7666 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EXPLORER VAN COMPANY GMC SAVANNA, FORD TRANSIT
Brand
EXPLORER VAN COMPANY
Manufacturer
Explorer Van Company
Category
Vehicle — Upfitted Vans
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • GMC SAVANNA
  • FORD TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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