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Safety recall · 90V021000

Fuel system: filler pipe and cap Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on February 8, 1990. It covers about 91,000 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V021000
Reported
Feb 8, 1990
Vehicles
91,000
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Insufficient interference fit between fuel tank filler pipe and grommet could result in an inadequate seal which could allow fuel to seep from the joint.

The risk

In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.

The fix

INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN GROMMET.

Contacts

System: fuel tank filler pipe. Vehicle description: truck- van.

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 Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V021000.
  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
1986 Ford Aerostar539A

Questions

Is the 90V021000 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 90V021000?

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 90V021000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on February 8, 1990. 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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