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Fuel Rail Pulse Dumper Retainer Clip

Serious risk Fire

Published by Safety Gate 2 Jan 2007In the weekly report of 3 Jan 2007 (week 51, 2006)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 9 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Fuel Rail Pulse Dumper Retainer Clip
Description
Category: Recreational craftsProduct: Fuel Rail Pulse Dumper Retainer ClipBrand: MERCURY MERCRUISERType/number of model: 496/8.1 L engines for recreational crafts
Risk
The product poses a risk of fire because the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips may fracture with exposure to vibration, corrosion and other environmental conditions. If the clip fractures, the damper can come loose and fuel can leak from the fuel rail until the fuel pump is off and the fuel rail pressure drops. Under these circumstances a fire may occur if an ignition source is present.
Measures
  • Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer
Notifying country
Greece
Country of origin
United States
Alert type
Consumer

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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0878/06
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2006-51 (XML)
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