Passport LX 4WD V6-3165cc 3.2L DOHC MFI (2001)
Technical Service Bulletin # 00-077
Date: 001017
Recall - Fuel Return Hose Inspection/Replacement
00-077
October 17, 2000
Applies To:
2001 Passport - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Passport Fuel Return Hose
BACKGROUND
Some fuel return hoses were not properly treated for ozone protection during manufacture. The outer surface can deteriorate from contact with ozone in
the atmosphere, and the hose can eventually crack and leak fuel.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2001 Passport: From VIN 4S6..58W.14400001 thru 4S6..58W.14401765
Not every vehicle in the above VIN range is subject to this recall. Refer to your campaign responsibility report for the individual affected VINs.
According to Federal law, those vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this recall. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the fuel return hoses to determine the lot number. Replace any fuel return hose with a lot number of 0707.
PARTS INFORMATION
Fuel Return Hose: P/N 8-97165-096-1, H/C 5649793
Fuel Hose Assembly (Manual Transmission):
P/N 8-97233-142-1, H/C 6391197
Fuel Hose Assembly (Automatic Transmission):
P/N 8-97233-141-1, H/C 6391189
12 mm Hose Clamp: P/N 8-97148-892-0, H/C 5421441
11.5 mm Hose Clamp: P/N 8-97173-219-0, H/C 5421474
