NHTSA recall 82V088000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Ford Escort and 1 more
Reported Sep 16, 19822,800 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1982 – Aug 1, 1982
The defect
During a crash barrier test, the rubber hose connecting the fuel tank and the metal filler pipe vent tube was cut, resulting in fuel leakage. The involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
The remedy
Dealer will install a brace between the right side rear quarter panel and the body side rail to improve fuel tank impact resistance.