MERCURY VILLAGER 1999: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V205001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | VILLAGER | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-08-10 | 1999-08-03 | 1999-08-04 |
Production Dates: 1999-06-18 - 1999-07-22
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S21
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2785
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP "TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE" CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.
THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR FUEL TANK SEPARATION OR FUEL LEAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.
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'.
