NHTSA Recall 82V041000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V041000; Date: Apr. 27, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Lincoln Continental
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 15,988
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles may have been produced with an inadequate seal between the fuel filler pipe-housing assembly and the fuel filler opening-collar assembly. Two attaching screws at the bottom of this joint were omitted during assembly. It is possible that a small quantity of overflow fuel could leak into the right rear fender well behind the luggage compartment trim panel if fuel "spit-back" or overfilling were to occur during refueling.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install the two missing fasteners and a lower flange reinforcement at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel filler. Consequences of defect: if fuel leakage were to take place, it is possible thata fuel and air mixture in the fender well could be ignited by nearby electricalcomponents causing vehicle damage and serious personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 1982
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