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Ford Thunderbird Recall 88V165: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

NHTSA campaign 88V165, reported October 18, 1988, 124 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V165FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Problem
PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.
Risk
FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL TANK.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Ford Thunderbird1989
Mercury Cougar1989