1981 MERCURY LYNX RECALL - #80V142000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, METAL FASTENERS THAT WERE USED TO SECURE THE CARPETING TO THE FLOOR PAN MAY HAVE ACCIDENTALLY PENETRATED THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A SLIGHT FUEL LEAK.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 MERCURY LYNX |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1980 - 10/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
12/9/1980 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
10/23/1980 |
| # Affected |
11,500 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, METAL FASTENERS THAT WERE USED TO SECURE THE CARPETING TO THE FLOOR PAN MAY HAVE ACCIDENTALLY PENETRATED THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A SLIGHT FUEL LEAK. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PENETRATION OF THE FUEL TANK BY CARPET FASTENERS. ANY LEAKING FUEL TANKS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE FLOOR PAN WILL BE SEALED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUELLEAKAGE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY. |
| See also |
1981 MERCURY LYNX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1981 MERCURY LYNX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1981 MERCURY LYNX Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1981 MERCURY LYNX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
1981 MERCURY LYNX Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1981 MERCURY LYNX Recall for SEAT BELTS
1981 MERCURY LYNX Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1981 MERCURY LYNX Recall for SEATS
1981 MERCURY LYNX Recall for SEATS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 01, 1995 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
UNKNOWN
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