Recall 83V050000: Fuel Tank Support Straps for Cougar/XR7 L4-140 23L SOHC (1982)
Fuel Tank Mounting Straps: Recalls
Recall 83V050000: Fuel Tank Support Straps
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH IMPROPERLY WELDED FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS.
UNDER CERTAIN COLLISION CONDITIONS, THESE STRAPS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE FUEL TANK AND LEAKS COULD
DEVELOP.
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK RETAINING STRAPS FOR TYPE OF WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM AT NO
CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 2.3 LITERLIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS ENGINES.
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS.
CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO THE TANK ITSELF AND CONSEQUENT FUEL LEAKAGE DURING A COLLISION COULD
RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: SHOULD THE FUEL TANK BECOME DISLODGED, SHUTTING OFF VALVES AT THE TANKINLET AND OUTLET SHOULD
MINIMIZE FUEL LOSS AT THESE CONNECTIONS.
