1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1996 Mercury Mystique has two recalls of equal severity, one involving a fuel hose that can crack and leak fuel during refueling, creating a fire risk, and one involving rear brake valves that can corrode and cause the rear wheels to lock up under braking. The fuel system concern centers on a vent hose on the fuel filler pipe that can become brittle and crack, allowing fuel to escape while the tank is being filled. If that leaked fuel reaches an ignition source, a fire can result. On the brake side, a valve in each rear brake can corrode in areas where road salt is common, and if both valves fail, the rear wheels can lock during braking, pulling the vehicle out of the driver's control.