Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 77V-146 · 1977 Ford Granada

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 77V-146 covers 290,000 1977 Ford Granada for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected290,0001 model

ReportedSep 15, 1977Owners notified Nov 21, 1977

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

THE FUEL FILLER CAPS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A REAR-END COLLISION, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

OWNER WILL BE SENT AN IMPROVED FUEL FILLER CAP TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CAP. OWNER MAY INSTALL IT HIMSELF, OR HAVE IT INSTALLED BY DEALER, WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BUMPER GUARDS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER CAPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL, FOLLOWING A VEHICLE IMPACT, COULD LEAD TOA FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Ford Granada1977