| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 14550 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: MERCURY |
| Recalled Component Id: 000007965000203070000000148 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: VILLAGER | Model Year: 1997 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V203000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | Manufacturer That Filed Report: FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Sep, 16 1996 | End date of Manufacturing: Sep, 23 1996 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 1300 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Oct, 25 1996 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Ford Motor Company | Report Received Date: Oct, 17 1996 |
| Record Creation date : Oct, 21 1996 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : The four rubber fuel line connector hoses that are supplied to ford with the fuel tank assembly were improperly manufactured. these hoses can develop cracks or splits resulting in fuel leakage. | Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. |
| Corrective Summary : Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly for the suspect date codes and replace the four rubber fuel connector hoses if necessary. | Recall Notes: Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin october 28, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
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