Reported Jun 19, 20003,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 00S11Built Apr 19, 2000 – Apr 26, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: MINI vans. these vehicles may have incorrectly fuel line end forms which could result in a lower than specified pull apart force for the installed fuel line connection.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will install a redundant fuel line clip on the fuel supply and return line connections at the rear of the chassis fuel line bundle.
Owner notification began july 19, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).