NHTSA Recall 77V146000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V146000; Date: Sep. 15, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Ford Granada
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 290,000
Recall Summary:
The fuel filler caps on the involved vehicles may fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a rear-end collision, fuel leakage may occur.
How to Fix:
Owner will be sent an improved fuel filler cap to replace the defective cap. Owner may install it himself, or have it installed by dealer, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bumper guards. System: fuel; fuel filler caps. Consequences of defect: leaking fuel, following a vehicle impact, could lead toa fire and serious injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 21, 1977
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