NHTSA Recall 97V216000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V216000; Date: Nov. 24, 1997
If the bracket separates from the rail, the rail can lift one or more of the injectors, and fuel leakage will result. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Ford Mustang
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 8,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4. 6l engines. Some of these vehicles has missing or inadequate braze joints between the fuel rail body and the fuel rail mounting bracket(s).
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel rail on these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin December 15, 1997. 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: Dec 15, 1997
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