NHTSA recall 88V165000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 88V165000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1988-10-18 |
| Owners notified | 1988-10-07 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Units potentially affected | 124 |
What is wrong
PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.
What can happen
FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
The remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANK.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD | Built 1988-08-01 to 1988-09-01. |
|---|---|
| 1989 MERCURY COUGAR | Built 1988-08-01 to 1988-09-01. |
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