Defect Description For Recall
Certain Vehicles May Not Meet Applicable MinimUM Fuel Spillage Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, “Fuel System Integrity”. During A 30 Mph Rear Impact Test, Fuel Spillage Limits Were Exceeded By Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCURY
Model Of Vehicle
LN7
Year
1982
Recall Campaign Number
81V047000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Revised Fuel Filler And Vent Pipe Assemblies Will Be Installed On Affected Vehicles, Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19810201
End Of Manufacture
19810301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5200
Date Owners Notified
19810321
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19810407
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301