| Recall data for: 1997 MERCURY VILLAGER |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V203000 |
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| Make: MERCURY |
| Model: VILLAGER |
| Year: 1997 |
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Begin Date Of Manufacturing: 19960916 |
| End Date Of Manufacturing: 19960923 |
| Recall Type: V |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1300 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 19961025 |
| Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: Ford Motor Company |
| Date Report Received By ODI: 19961017 |
| Date Added To File: 19961021 |
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| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: |
Defect Summary:
THE FOUR RUBBER FUEL LINE CONNECTOR HOSES THAT ARE SUPPLIED TO FORD WITH THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THESE HOSES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS OR SPLITS RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. |
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FOR THE SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THE FOUR RUBBER FUEL CONNECTOR HOSES IF NECESSARY. |
