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Safety recall · 87V092000

Fuel system: filler pipe and cap Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on June 15, 1987. It covers about 191 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
87V092000
Reported
Jun 15, 1987
Vehicles
191
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Incorrect fuel filler neck attachment screws were used to attach the neck to the rear quarter panels.

The risk

This condition could cause a rattle between the fuelfiller pipe and the surrounding body structure.

The fix

Replace incorrect screws with new bolt/washer assemblies.

Contacts

System: fuel filler neck screws.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V092000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1988 Mercury Tracer233C

Questions

Is the 87V092000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V092000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V092000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on June 15, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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