1981 FORD ESCORT RECALL - #81V092000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE AN ELECTRICALLY UNGROUNDED FUEL INLET. THESE VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO STATIC CHARGE ACCUMULATION AT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE OPENING, WHICH CAN OCCUR IF THESE VEHICLES ARE REFUELED FROM AN ELECTRICALLY UNGROUNDED DISPENSING NOZZLE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 FORD ESCORT |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1980 - 12/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
7/24/1981 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/14/1981 |
| # Affected |
112,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
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| Description |
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE AN ELECTRICALLY UNGROUNDED FUEL INLET. THESE VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO STATIC CHARGE ACCUMULATION AT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE OPENING, WHICH CAN OCCUR IF THESE VEHICLES ARE REFUELED FROM AN ELECTRICALLY UNGROUNDED DISPENSING NOZZLE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
A GROUNDING CONNECTION FROM THE FILLER PIPE INLET TO THE VEHICLE BODY AND A STATIC ELECTRICITY SUPPRESSION ROD INSIDE THE FILLER PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL INLET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS STATIC CHARGE MAY GENERATE A SPARK OF STATICELECTRICITY WHICH CAN IGNITE FUEL VAPOR AT THE FUEL PIPE OPENING. IF THEVEHICLE"S FUEL TANK IS EITHER REPLACED OR CLEANSED DURING REPAIR, A SPARK OFSTATIC ELECTRICITY GENERATED FURTHER DOWN THE FILLER PIPE MAY IGNITE FUEL VAPORINSIDE THE PIPE. IN EITHER EVENT, FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE MAYRESULT. |
| See also |
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEAT BELTS
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEATS
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEATS
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