NHTSA recall 05V-113 (05V113000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 18, 2005 - about 56 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V113000
Also written as: 05V-113
Manufacturer number: 052S29
Reported: March 18, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~56
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A LOCALIZED THIN WALL SECTION IN THE LOWER HALF OF THE TANK. THE FUEL TANK MAY CRACK CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK AND FUEL ODOR. THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, LINCOLN AT 1-800-521-4140.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-113 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Thunderbird - 2005

Lincoln LS - 2005

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.