NHTSA recall 98V-067 (98V067000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 25, 1998 - about 400 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V067000
Also written as: 98V-067
Reported: March 25, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~400
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER FORD SERVICE BULLETIN 97-17-9 FROM AUGUST 1997 THROUGH DECEMBER 1997. THESE VEHICLES WERE INADVERTENLY EQUIPPED WITH AN 18-GALLON FUEL TANK RATHER THAN THE 16-GALLON AS SPECIFIED. THE 18-GALLON TANK HAS A SECOND VALVE LOCATION WHERE A SHIPPING PLUG SHOULD BE INSTALLED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS SHIPPING PLUG IS DISPLACED, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT FUEL TANK.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-067 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Taurus - 1996

Mercury Sable - 1996

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