Transport CanadaCritical
1997 MERCURY VILLAGERTransport Canada Recall #1996166
The official notice
Defect
THE FOUR SHORT RUBBER JUMPER HOSES ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK MAY DEVELOP CRACKS OR SPLITS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE POTENTIALLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL JUMPER HOSES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
272 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 96S56Updated June 10, 2026