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Safety recall · 92V172001

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on December 2, 1992. It covers about 10,800 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
92V172001
Reported
Dec 2, 1992
Vehicles
10,800
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Fuel filler hoses may have been cut prior to installation by a utility knife used to open the shipping box.

The risk

Fuel leakage can result if the cut extended through thethickness of the hose wall. Leaking fuel can result in a fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

The fix

REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE.

Contacts

System: fuel system.Vehicle description: passenger vans.

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 92V172001.
  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
1993 Mercury Villager4155F

Questions

Is the 92V172001 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 92V172001?

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 92V172001 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on December 2, 1992. 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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