Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CONTOUR
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
99V247000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
A Cracked Hose Could Result In Fuel Leakage When The Vehicle Is Being Fueled.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Fuel Filler Vent Hose ContActing The Appropriate Blend Of Pvc And Nitrile Rubber.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19960201
End Of Manufacture
19960320
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
22324
Date Owners Notified
19991011
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19990913
Make Campaign Number
99S24