Recall
Mercury Cougar — 83V012000
NHTSA ID
83V012000
Make
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1983-02-08
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
2,673
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS THAT HAVE INADEQUATELY WELDED FRONT SEAMS THAT CAN LEAK.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED AT THE FACTORY; IF NOT, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.