NHTSA Recall 78V150000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V150000; Date: Jun. 27, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Ford Fairmont; 1978 Mercury Zephyr
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 180
Recall Summary:
An improper transmission shift bracket was installed which, because of its design, could contact and abrade the fuel hose. Fuel leakage and possible accumulation of fuel on a surface beneath a parked vehicle could result.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the transmission shift bracket and its related parts, including the fuel hose if found necessary, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 3 liter engines,automatic transmissions and steering column mounted shift controls. System: fuel; fuel lines, hoses. Consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and result in personal injury and property damage.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 1979
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