NHTSA Recall 98V312000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V312000; Date: Dec. 7, 1998
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford Expedition; 1999 Lincoln Navigator
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 305
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel line assemblies may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing, allowing leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin January 3, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 3, 1999
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