Recall 1996166

The issue

THE FOUR SHORT RUBBER JUMPER HOSES ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK MAY DEVELOP CRACKS OR SPLITS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE POTENTIALLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL JUMPER HOSES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Description (français)

Il se peut que les quatre petits tuyaux de pontage en caoutchouc montés sur le réservoir d’essence se fissurent et se fendent, entraînant une fuite d’essence. En présence d’une source d’allumage, une fuite d’essence peut provoquer un incendie. Correction: Les concessionnaires devront inspecter et, s’il y a lieu, remplacer les tuyaux de pontage du réservoir d’essence sur les véhicules visés.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Mercury Villager