1982 MERCURY LN7 RECALL - #81V047000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : FILLER PIPE AND CAP
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET APPLICABLE MINIMUM FUEL SPILLAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". DURING A 30 MPH REAR IMPACT TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE LIMITS WERE EXCEEDED BY VEHICLE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1982 MERCURY LN7 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1981 - 3/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
5/12/1981 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/21/1981 |
| # Affected |
5,200 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
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| Description |
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET APPLICABLE MINIMUM FUEL SPILLAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". DURING A 30 MPH REAR IMPACT TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE LIMITS WERE EXCEEDED BY VEHICLE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REVISED FUEL FILLER AND VENT PIPE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER AND VENT PIPE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE RESULTING FROM A REAR IMPACTCOULD CAUSE A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT. |
| See also |
1982 MERCURY LN7 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
1982 MERCURY LN7 Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
1982 MERCURY LN7 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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Jul 10, 1998 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
Jul 17, 1997 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
Nov 01, 1995 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
UNKNOWN
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