This Search requires JavaScript to be enabled. If you cannot enable JavaScript or are having trouble completing this search, contact ODI at (888) 327-4236. Recall Results : ODI - Office of Defects Investigation
safercar.gov homepage NHTSA homepage
Safety Ratings Defects & Recalls Safe Driving Information Resources

 

Defects and Recalls

Recalls - Search Results

Navigate:   ODI Home   »   Recalls   »  Search »  Results List

 
  Search Results  
Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / EXPEDITION     1999
     LINCOLN / NAVIGATOR     1999
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: DEC 02, 1998
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V312000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 305
Summary:
 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE SUPPLIER DURING MANUFACTURING, ALLOWING LEAKAGE.
Consequence:
 FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FUEL LINE ASSEMBLIES.
Notes:
 OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 3, 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).

 
 

 

dot logo USA Government Made Easy  111 RSS | Web Policies & Notices | Terms of Use | FOIA | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Accessibility | E-mail NHTSA