NHTSA Recall 82V088000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V088000; Date: Sep. 16, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Ford Escort; 1983 Mercury Lynx
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,800
Recall Summary:
During a crash barrier test, the rubber hose connecting the fuel tank and the metal filler pipe vent tube was cut, resulting in fuel leakage. The involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a brace between the right side rear quarter panel and the body side rail to improve fuel tank impact resistance.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel tank and filler bracket. Consequences of defect: fuel leakage following an accident could result in avehicle fire and injuries to vehicle passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 1, 1982
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