Luhrs Fuel Tank Alert Editor’s note: The following notice involving possible problems with aluminum fuel tanks on 1988 and 1989 Luhrs Alura 35 models was sent to the BoatUS Consumer Protection Bureau by Luhrs Corp. According to James J. Shea, Luhrs’ marketing manager, “We have contacted the original owners, but as you can guess, many of these boats are now in their second or third round of ownership.” Because of the passage of time, not all Alura 35 owners have been located, he said. Luhrs Corp. of St. Augustine, FL, recently discovered that a correction called for in a 1991 Service Bulletin relating to 1988 and 1989 Luhrs Alura 35 model boats may not have been performed on every Luhrs Alura 35 model involved. Luhrs Corp. is currently conducting a campaign to contact all 1988 and 1989 Luhrs Alura 35 owners with hull numbers HUNAL070I788 through HUNAL129L989 to determine if the Alura 35’s fuel tank platform drainage holes were bonded over or located in a way that does not permit drainage. In all, 32 Alura 35s were involved in the Luhrs Corp. service campaign. The company has no repair records for the following boats: HUNAL074I788 If the 1991 inspection or service was not performed, it is possible that water may accumulate on the fuel tank platform and, given prolonged contact, may cause the fuel tank to corrode. This could result in the release of fuel vapors or fuel into the tank compartment which could be ignited and cause injury to person or property. If you have an Alura with one of the above-listed hull numbers or have a question, please contact the Luhrs Corp. Customer Service Department at: 255 Diesel Rd. (c) Copyright BoatUS Magazine, November 2000 |
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