NHTSA recall 94V-184 (94V184000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 29, 1994 - about 8,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V184000
Also written as: 94V-184
Reported: September 29, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~8,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

A METAL SHIELD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN DEVELOP A STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGE DURING REFUELING OF THE VEHICLE.

Why it is dangerous

A STATIC CHARGE CAN DISCHARGE AND SERVE AS AN IGNITION SOURCE FOR FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OF THE FILLER PIPE, RESULTING IN A FLASH VAPOR IGNITION AND A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE VEHICLES BY ADDING A GROUND STRAP BETWEEN THE FILLER PIPE SHIELD AND THE BODY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-184 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Contour - 1995

Mercury Mystique - 1995

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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