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Recall - Disconnected Fuel Vapor Hoses: Overview

RECALL NUMBER 92E22

Date: March, 1992



At Dealers By N/R 0% of Parts Direct
Shipped to Dealers

At PDC By__________________

Date in Owner Letter: April 1992



To:
All Dealers

SUBJECT:
Emissions Recall 92E22 - Disconnected Fuel Vapor Hoses on Certain 1989-Model Thunderbirds and Cougars Equipped With 3.8L Engines


AFFECTED CARS:

1989-Model Thunderbird and Cougar cars equipped with
3.8L engines and manufactured at the Lorain Assembly Plant.

REASONS FOR RECALL:

The fuel vapor hose between the vapor valve on the fuel tank and the metal tube leading to the carbon cannister may be disconnected and cause the affected cars to exceed evaporative emissions standards.

SERVICE ACTION:

Cars returned for service will be inspected and, if necessary, have vapor hoses connected.


ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment I

^ Administrative Information

Attachment II

^ Labor Allowances
^ Parts Requirements

Attachment III

^ Technical Information