Recall - Catalyst Inspection and/or Replacement: Overview
RECALL NUMBER: 91E14Date: May, 1992
At Dealers By as Req'd. 0% of Parts Direct
Shipped to Dealers
At PDC By Now
Date in Owner Letter
To: All Dealers
SUBJECT:
Emissions Recall 91E14 - Exhaust System Catalyst Inspection/Replacement on Certain 1986/1987 and 1988 model 49-States Passenger Cars with 3.8L engines.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Model Year Engine Size Carline Affected
1986 3.8L Mustang/Capri/T'Bird/
Cougar (After 12/31/85)
1987/1988 3.8L T'Bird/Cougar
REASON FOR RECALL:
The substrate material in the catalysts on the affected vehicles may rattle and break up during normal customer usage. If the substrate breaks up, the exhaust emissions levels may exceed Federal standards.
SERVICE ACTION:
Cars returned for service will be inspected and, if necessary, the exhaust system catalysts will be replaced.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment I
^ Administrative Information
Attachment II
^ Labor Allowances
^ Parts Ordering Information
^ Removed Catalyst Return Instructions
Attachment III
^ Technical Information
Attachment VI
^ Substrate Integrity Drilling Instructions