NHTSA Recall 80V142000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V142000; Date: Nov. 4, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford Escort; 1981 Mercury Lynx
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 11,500
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, metal fasteners that were used to secure the carpeting to the floor pan may have accidentally penetrated the top of the fuel tank. This would result in a slight fuel leak.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect vehicles for penetration of the fuel tank by carpet fasteners. Any leaking fuel tanks will be replaced and the floor pan will be sealed, without charge to owners.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel tank. Consequences of defect: fuelleakage may lead to a vehicle fire and personalinjury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 23, 1980
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