NHTSA Campaign 92V172001

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Dec 2, 1992 · 10,800 vehicles affected

What's wrong

FUEL FILLER HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN CUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY A UTILITY KNIFE USED TO OPEN THE SHIPPING BOX.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IF THE CUT EXTENDED THROUGH THETHICKNESS OF THE HOSE WALL. LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCURY VILLAGER 1993 10,800

Source: NHTSA Campaign 92V172001 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.