Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #82V041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 82V041000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 15,988 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles may have been produced with an inadequate seal between the fuel filler pipe-housing assembly and the fuel filler opening-collar assembly. Two attaching screws at the bottom of this joint were omitted during assembly. It is possible that a small quantity of overflow fuel could leak into the right rear fender well behind the luggage compartment trim panel if fuel "spit-back" or overfilling were to occur during refueling.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install the two missing fasteners and a lower flange reinforcement at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 82V041000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1982-04-27T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 15,988

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles may have been produced with an inadequate seal between the fuel filler pipe-housing assembly and the fuel filler opening-collar assembly. Two attaching screws at the bottom of this joint were omitted during assembly. It is possible that a small quantity of overflow fuel could leak into the right rear fender well behind the luggage compartment trim panel if fuel "spit-back" or overfilling were to occur during refueling.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will install the two missing fasteners and a lower flange reinforcement at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5kum.m3qu~3c9c

NHTSA ID: 82V041000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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