NHTSA Recall 00V350000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V350000; Date: Oct. 30, 2000
If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Ford Contour; 1999 Ford Contour; 2000 Ford Contour
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,750
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles. These vehicles may have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system. If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 30, 2000. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 30, 2000
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