In addition, the fact that the two front doors are inaccessible by the passengers can create a serious hazard in the
case of a vehicle fire.
«Poor maintenance, improper vehicle use, or installation of after - market equipment often are
causes of vehicle fires.»
Consequence: If the fuel tank is overfilled and fuel is allowed to enter the fuel tank vent system, various evaporative emission control components and / or sensors could be damaged, resulting in poor fuel economy, increased engine exhaust emissions levels, increased
risk of vehicle fire, and the illumination of a service engine soon light.
According to these stats I got from the NFPA website, only 3 %
of vehicle fires were the result of a collision or rollover.
Conequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk
of a vehicle fire.
Concern: If the fusible link melts (as it is designed to) it may come into contact with nearby components in the vehicle electrical center and increase the risk
of a vehicle fire.
Conequence: If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk
of a vehicle fire.