NHTSA Recall 83V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V050000; Date: May. 4, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Ford Granada; 1982 Mercury Cougar
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 170
Recall Summary:
Some of the involved vehicles may have been produced with improperly welded fuel tank support straps. Under certain collision conditions, these straps may not be able to support the fuel tank and leaks could develop.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect the fuel tank retaining straps for type of welds and, if necessary, replace them at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with optional 2. 3 literliquified petroleum gas engines. System: fuel systems; fuel tank support straps. Consequences of defect: damage to the tank itself and consequent fuel leakageduring a collision could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury. Note: should the fuel tank become dislodged, shutting off valves at the tankinlet and outlet should minimize fuel loss at these connections.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 1983
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