Recall 83V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Defect in 1983-1983 MERCURY COUGAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,673 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 83V012000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,673 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS THAT HAVE INADEQUATELY WELDED FRONT SEAMS THAT CAN LEAK.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED AT THE FACTORY; IF NOT, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 21E013000 | 2011 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 249 | |
| 21V081000 | 2009 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1,067 | |
| 19V001000 | 2010 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 782,384 | |
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