Make : MERCURY | Model : COUGAR | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19880801 - 19880901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V165000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19881007 | Date Received by ODI: 19881018 | Date Added to Database: 19881028 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 124 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. |
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Consequence:
FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL TANK. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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