Recall 83V050000: 1982 Mercury Cougar and 1 other model

Report received

May 4, 1983

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

170vehicles

Model years

1982

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

Some of the involved vehicles may have been produced with improperly welded fuel tank support straps. Under certain collision conditions, these straps may not be able to support the fuel tank and leaks could develop.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect the fuel tank retaining straps for type of welds and, if necessary, replace them at no charge to owner.

Affected model years

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

• 1982 Ford Granada1 complaints
• 1982 Mercury Cougar2 complaints