NHTSA Recall 82V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V031000; Date: Apr. 6, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Ford Granada; 1982 Mercury Cougar
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 116
Recall Summary:
Some of the suspect vehicles may have been produced with improperly tightened propane fuel system fittings in the engine compartment; fuel leakage could occur.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect, replace, and seal certain fuel system connections at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with optional 2. 3 literliquified petroleum gas (propane) engines. System: fuel; fuel fittings/engine compartment. Consequences of defect: if a propane leak were to occur from such a fittingconnection in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could start causingvehicle damage and serious personal injury. Note: there is a greater risk of fire while vehicle is parked, particularly inan enclosed area where fuel might accumulate.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 1982
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