Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V092000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-06-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V092000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
191
Reported to NHTSA
1987-06-15
Owners notified
1987-05-28

Defect description

INCORRECT FUEL FILLER NECK ATTACHMENT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE NECK TO THE REAR QUARTER PANELS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A RATTLE BETWEEN THE FUELFILLER PIPE AND THE SURROUNDING BODY STRUCTURE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE INCORRECT SCREWS WITH NEW BOLT/WASHER ASSEMBLIES.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL FILLER NECK SCREWS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
MERCURY Tracer1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.