NHTSA recall 91V-008 (91V008000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 8, 1991 - about 26,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V008000
Also written as: 91V-008
Reported: January 8, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~26,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

DISTORTED FUEL LINES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CONTACT THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR FROM THE DAMAGED FLUID LINE AND,IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPOSITION FUEL LINE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH UNIVERSAL JOINT; IF FUEL LINES ARE ALREADY DAMAGED, REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL LINES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-008 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lincoln Town Car - 1991

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