Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
NHTSA recall 77V146000 · announced September 15, 1977 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 290,000 units affected
The problem
THE FUEL FILLER CAPS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A REAR-END COLLISION, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
What to do
OWNER WILL BE SENT AN IMPROVED FUEL FILLER CAP TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CAP. OWNER MAY INSTALL IT HIMSELF, OR HAVE IT INSTALLED BY DEALER, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BUMPER GUARDS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER CAPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL, FOLLOWING A VEHICLE IMPACT, COULD LEAD TOA FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.