1982 FORD GRANADA RECALL - #82V031000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SOME OF THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED PROPANE FUEL SYSTEM FITTINGS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT; FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1982 FORD GRANADA |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1981 - 3/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
4/23/1982 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/25/1982 |
| # Affected |
116 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
SOME OF THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED PROPANE FUEL SYSTEM FITTINGS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT; FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT, REPLACE, AND SEAL CERTAIN FUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 2.3 LITERLIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS (PROPANE) ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FITTINGS/ENGINE COMPARTMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF A PROPANE LEAK WERE TO OCCUR FROM SUCH A FITTINGCONNECTION IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD START CAUSINGVEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THERE IS A GREATER RISK OF FIRE WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED, PARTICULARLY INAN ENCLOSED AREA WHERE FUEL MIGHT ACCUMULATE. |
| See also |
1982 FORD GRANADA Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1982 FORD GRANADA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
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