Mercury 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled August 3, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V205001 · Mercury
Hazard
THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR FUEL TANK SEPARATION OR FUEL LEAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.
Units
2,785 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.
Product
Mercury VILLAGER
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →