NHTSA Recall 83V039000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V039000; Date: Apr. 11, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Ford Thunderbird
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 250
Recall Summary:
Fuel leaks could develop in either of two connections in a fuel supply line. One connection under the vehicle may have been damaged or improperly installed. The other suspect part is in the engine compartment and contains a pressure relief valve.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install a revised design fuel line valve assembly with new hose clamps and replace the fuel supply hose clamp, if it is damaged or incorrect. Notification was made to dealers prior to any recorded vehicle sales, and vehicles should have been corrected before final delivery.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 3 liter turbo engines. System: fuel; fuel inlet line. Consequences of defect: if either of these connections separate or leak, fuelspillage could result, and in the presence of an ignition source, could resultin fire. Note: owners are cautioned not to operate their vehicles until correctiveaction has been completed.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 1983
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