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NHTSA recall 83V050000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Ford Granada and 1 more

Reported May 4, 1983170 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1981 – Mar 1, 1982

The defect

Some of the involved vehicles may have been produced with improperly welded fuel tank support straps. Under certain collision conditions, these straps may not be able to support the fuel tank and leaks could develop.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect the fuel tank retaining straps for type of welds and, if necessary, replace them at no charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Granada
1982
Mercury Cougar
1982

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with optional 2.3 literliquified petroleum gas engines.system: fuel systems; fuel tank support straps.consequences of defect: damage to the tank itself and consequent fuel leakageduring a collision could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury.note: should the fuel tank become dislodged, shutting off valves at the tankinlet and outlet should minimize fuel loss at these connections.