Recall
Mercury Bobcat — 78V069000
NHTSA ID
78V069000
Make
Mercury
Model
Bobcat
Years Affected
1976
Recall Date
1978-04-04
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Units Affected
284,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A PAIR OF FRONT BUMPER BRACKET EXTENSION PLATES TO SUPPLY ADDED PROTECTION FOR THIS FUEL LINE CONNECTION.