NHTSA Recall 83V012000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V012000; Date: Feb. 8, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Ford Thunderbird; 1983 Mercury Cougar
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,673
Recall Summary:
Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks that have inadequately welded front seams that can leak.
How to Fix:
The dealer will determine if the vehicle was corrected at the factory; if not, the fuel tank will be replaced at no charge to the owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3. 8 liter engines. System: fuel systems; fuel tank. Consequences of defect: leaking fuel, in combination with a source of ignition,could result in a fire and personal injury. Note: the owner should not operate his vehicle until the necessary correctionis made.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 28, 1983
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