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Search Results   Report Date : November 21, 2009 at 10:15 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 00V350000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / CONTOUR     1998-2000 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: OCT 30, 2000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V350000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 3750 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE BI-FUEL SYSTEM. IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET. Consequence: IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 2000. 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). Check to Request Research. Submit below.