Escort L4-098 1.6L VIN 5 FI (1983)
Fuel Filler Hose: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 82V088000: Fuel Tank and Filler Pipe Rubber Hose
DURING A CRASH BARRIER TEST, THE RUBBER HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL TANK AND THE METAL FILLER PIPE VENT TUBE
WAS CUT, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
DEALER WILL INSTALL A BRACE BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL AND THE BODY SIDE RAIL TO IMPROVE
FUEL TANK IMPACT RESISTANCE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK AND FILLER BRACKET.
CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURIES TO
VEHICLE PASSENGERS.
