Defect Description For Recall
During A Crash Barrier Test, The Rubber Hose ConneCTIng The Fuel Tank And The Metal Filler Pipe Vent Tube Was Cut, Resulting In Fuel Leakage. The Involved Vehicles Fail To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, “Fuel System Integrity”.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCURY
Model Of Vehicle
LYNX
Year
1983
Recall Campaign Number
82V088000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Install A Brace Between The Right Side Rear Quarter Panel And The Body Side Rail To Improve Fuel Tank Impact Resistance.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19820801
End Of Manufacture
19820801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2800
Date Owners Notified
19820901
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19820916
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301