NHTSA recall 80V142000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 80V142000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1980-11-04 |
| Owners notified | 1980-10-23 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 11500 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, METAL FASTENERS THAT WERE USED TO SECURE THE CARPETING TO THE FLOOR PAN MAY HAVE ACCIDENTALLY PENETRATED THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A SLIGHT FUEL LEAK.
The remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PENETRATION OF THE FUEL TANK BY CARPET FASTENERS. ANY LEAKING FUEL TANKS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE FLOOR PAN WILL BE SEALED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUELLEAKAGE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.
| 1981 FORD ESCORT | Built 1980-09-01 to 1980-10-01. |
|---|---|
| 1981 MERCURY LYNX | Built 1980-09-01 to 1980-10-01. |
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