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Recall Query · Closed

FUEL LINE JUMPER

Action number
RQ97011
Opened
Sep 25, 1997
Closed
Nov 16, 1998
Outcome
Recall 97V159000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 97V159000.

Campaign 97V159000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

To determine the scope of the alleged fuel line failures outside of the recall geographic region and if the recall should be expanded nationally

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.