NHTSA Recall 81V047000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V047000; Date: Apr. 7, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Ford EXP; 1982 Mercury LN7
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 5,200
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles may not meet applicable minimum fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". During a 30 mph rear impact test, fuel spillage limits were exceeded by vehicle.
How to Fix:
Revised fuel filler and vent pipe assemblies will be installed on affected vehicles, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel filler and vent pipe assembly. Consequences of defect: excessive fuel spillage resulting from a rear impactcould cause a fire and personal injury if an ignition source is present.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 21, 1981
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