NHTSA recall 80V142000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Ford Escort and 1 more
Reported Nov 4, 198011,500 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Sep 1, 1980 – Oct 1, 1980
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.