| NHTSA Record Id: 149 |
Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD |
| Recalled Component Id: 000015251000215009000000162 |
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| Model Name: CROWN VICTORIA |
Model Year: 2002 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V249000 |
Mfr Campaign Number: 02S39 |
| Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Manufacturer That Filed Report: FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Start date of Manufacturing: May, 10 2001 |
End date of Manufacturing: Mar, 22 2002 |
| Report For : V |
Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 574 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Sep, 13 2002 |
Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Ford Motor Company |
Report Received Date: Sep, 06 2002 |
| Record Creation date : Sep, 25 2002 |
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| Defect Summary : On certain natural gas model vehicles, a t-fitting that connects fuel tanks #3 and #4 can develop a leak when the solenoid valves are energized, such as when the ignition switch is in the on position or during refueling. |
Consequence Summary: A gas leak of sufficient quantity concentrated in an area to create a combustible mixture and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. |
| Corrective Summary : Dealers will install a redesigned "t" fitting on #4 fuel tank and tested for leakage. owner notification began september 13, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. |
Recall Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
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