DOUBLE K VILLAGER 1999: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| Make : DOUBLE K | Model : VILLAGER | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1999-06-18 - 1999-07-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V205001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-08-10 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-08-03 | Date Added to Database: 1999-08-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S21 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2785 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP "TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE" CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE. |
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Consequence:
THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR FUEL TANK SEPARATION OR FUEL LEAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 10, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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