Recall 82V088000: 1983 Mercury Lynx and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 16, 1982

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

2,800vehicles

Model years

1983

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

During a crash barrier test, the rubber hose connecting the fuel tank and the metal filler pipe vent tube was cut, resulting in fuel leakage. The involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

Remedy

Dealer will install a brace between the right side rear quarter panel and the body side rail to improve fuel tank impact resistance.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1983 Ford Escort7 complaints
• 1983 Mercury Lynx4 complaints