MERCURY MONTEGO 1973: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V272000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | MONTEGO | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1972-11-03 | 1972-11-08 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-08-01 - 1972-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11782
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-5C.EQUIPPED W/429-4V ENGINES.POSSIBILITY THAT CARBURETORMAY LEAK FUEL FROM AROUND POWER VALVE RESTRICTOR PLUG.IF CONDITION EXISTS,COULD DRAIN FUEL BOWL DURING ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND RESULT IN DELAYED STARTING.THERE IS ALSO POSSIBILITY OF FUMES FROM LEAKING FUEL WHICH COULD BE IGNITEDSHOULD SPARK OCCUR.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.'
