NHTSA recall 00V-164 (00V164000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported June 19, 2000 - about 3,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V164000
Also written as: 00V-164
Manufacturer number: 00S11
Reported: June 19, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~3,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INCORRECTLY FUEL LINE END FORMS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOWER THAN SPECIFIED PULL APART FORCE FOR THE INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTION.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDUNDANT FUEL LINE CLIP ON THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE CONNECTIONS AT THE REAR OF THE CHASSIS FUEL LINE BUNDLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-164 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Windstar - 2000

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