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.