NHTSA Recall 99V309000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V309000; Date: Nov. 2, 1999
These cracks could result in fuel leakage if they propagate through the wall of the tank.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Ford Windstar
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 70,116
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: minivans which were originally sold or currently registered in the following hot weather states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, California (10 southern counties), florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada (clark county only), oklahoma, south carolina and texas, can develop cracks in the fuel tank in the forward strap area of the standard 20 gallon tank due to a combination of factors that are present in certain very hot areas of the country.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a brace assembly at the strap bolt hole location and replace the tank strap with a revised, longer strap. Dealers will also inspect the tanks for leaks. If a leak exists and is the result of a crack in the fuel tank, the tank will be replaced in addition to the installation of a spacer and longer strap.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 99r33. Owner notification began December 22, 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: Dec 22, 1999
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