1980–1984 Ford E350 Recall
Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Mounting
Issued · Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Affected model years
- 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Vehicles affected
- 4,000
- Report received
Summary
ATTACHING BOLTS ON FUEL TANK SUPPORTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED; ALSO, THE SUPPORTS ARE TOO THIN. HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS, WHICH COULD OCCUR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, COULD CAUSE CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN THE SUPPORT STRAPS. IF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS FRACTURE, THE FUEL TANK WILL SLIP FROM THE NORMAL POSITION, AND FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
FUEL TANK SUPPORTS AND FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SUPPORTS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; FUEL TANK SUPPORTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.