NHTSA recall 96V-203 (96V203000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 17, 1996 - about 1,300 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V203000
Also written as: 96V-203
Reported: October 17, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~1,300
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

THE FOUR RUBBER FUEL LINE CONNECTOR HOSES THAT ARE SUPPLIED TO FORD WITH THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THESE HOSES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS OR SPLITS RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FOR THE SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THE FOUR RUBBER FUEL CONNECTOR HOSES IF NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-203 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercury Villager - 1997

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