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  Defect Investigation of Fuel Tank Assembly

Investigation of Fuel Tank Assembly

Subject: Fuel tank assembly
Components covered:
  • Tank assembly
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Sep. 11, 1997. It was closed on May. 22, 2000. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
To determine whether the cars that are outside of the safety recall's thirteen states should be recalled due tot he similar warm weather exposure and to determine if the remedy is adequate. Recall 97v-144 and recall 97v-145
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1995 Ford Escort
  • 1995 Mercury Tracer

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