CONTOUR: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	94V184000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FORD
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	CONTOUR
Model Year:	1995
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Manufacturer Component Description:	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered:	19940701 - 19940901
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	8000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	19941015
Recall Initiated By:	19941015
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date:	19940929
Record Creation Date:	19941003
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Defect Summary:	A METAL SHIELD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN DEVELOP A STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGE DURING REFUELING OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence Summary:	A STATIC CHARGE CAN DISCHARGE AND SERVE AS AN IGNITION SOURCE FOR FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OF THE FILLER PIPE, RESULTING IN A FLASH VAPOR IGNITION AND A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE VEHICLES BY ADDING A GROUND STRAP BETWEEN THE FILLER PIPE SHIELD AND THE BODY.

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