NHTSA Recall 94V184000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V184000; Date: Sep. 29, 1994
A static charge can discharge and serve as an ignition source for fuel vapors in the area of the filler pipe, resulting in a flash vapor ignition and a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Ford Contour; 1995 Mercury Mystique
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 8,000
Recall Summary:
A metal shield on the outside of the plastic fuel filler pipe can develop a static electrical charge during refueling of the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 1994
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