NHTSA Recall 96V203000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V203000; Date: Oct. 17, 1996
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Mercury Villager
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,300
Recall Summary:
The four rubber fuel line connector hoses that are supplied to Ford with the fuel tank assembly were improperly manufactured. These hoses can develop cracks or splits resulting in fuel leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly for the suspect date codes and replace the four rubber fuel connector hoses if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin October 28, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 25, 1996
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