NHTSA recall 97V-186 (97V186001)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 28, 1997 - about 2,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V186001
Also written as: 97V-186
Reported: October 28, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~2,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES. THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE CHASSIS MOUNTED FUEL LINE THAT CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE LINE COULD CONTACT THE MANIFOLD.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL CLIP TO HOLD THE FUEL LINE IN THE INTENDED DESIGN POSITION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-186 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Ranger - 1998

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