NHTSA recall 83V012000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 83V012000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1983-02-08 |
| Owners notified | 1983-01-28 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 2673 |
What is wrong
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS THAT HAVE INADEQUATELY WELDED FRONT SEAMS THAT CAN LEAK.
The remedy
THE DEALER WILL DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED AT THE FACTORY; IF NOT, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL, IN COMBINATION WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION,COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE OWNER SHOULD NOT OPERATE HIS VEHICLE UNTIL THE NECESSARY CORRECTIONIS MADE.
| 1983 FORD THUNDERBIRD | Built 1983-01-01 to 1983-01-01. |
|---|---|
| 1983 MERCURY COUGAR | Built 1983-01-01 to 1983-01-01. |
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