NHTSA Recall 99V247000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V247000; Date: Sep. 13, 1999
A cracked hose could result in fuel leakage when the vehicle is being fueled.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Ford Contour; 1996 Mercury Mystique
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 22,324
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel filler pipe vent hose may have less than the intended level of ozone resistance, which could result in the hose becoming brittle and cracking.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a fuel filler vent hose contacting the appropriate blend of pvc and nitrile rubber.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 99s24. Owner notification began October 11, 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: Oct 11, 1999
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