Make : LINCOLN | Model : CONTINENTAL | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980912 - 19981001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V269000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19981116 | Date Received by ODI: 19981027 | Date Added to Database: 19981029 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER HOSE WAS DAMAGED DURING FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL WITH A REVISED FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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