Vehicle Recall Archive for 1981 MERCURY

Record ID	7397
Campaign Number	80V142000
Make of Vehicle	MERCURY
Model of Vehicle	LYNX
Year	1981
Make Campaign Number
Component Description	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description	ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, METAL FASTENERS THAT WERE USED TO SECURE THE CARPETING TO THE FLOOR PAN MAY HAVE ACCIDENTALLY PENETRATED THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A SLIGHT FUEL LEAK.
Effect of Defect
Fix Defect	DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PENETRATION OF THE FUEL TANK BY CARPET FASTENERS. ANY LEAKING FUEL TANKS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE FLOOR PAN WILL BE SEALED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Manufacturers	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Start of Manufacture	19800901
End of Manufacture	19801001
Type of Recall	VEHICLE
Number Affected	11500
Date Owners Notified	19801023
Initiated By	OVSC
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received	19801104
Part Number	571
Federal MV Safety Standard	301

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