Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 87V-092 · 1988 Mercury Tracer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 87V-092 covers 191 1988 Mercury Tracer for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V092000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INCORRECT FUEL FILLER NECK ATTACHMENT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE NECK TO THE REAR QUARTER PANELS.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A RATTLE BETWEEN THE FUELFILLER PIPE AND THE SURROUNDING BODY STRUCTURE.
The fix
REPLACE INCORRECT SCREWS WITH NEW BOLT/WASHER ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: FUEL FILLER NECK SCREWS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1987 to May 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.