1983–1984 Ford F250 Recall
Fuel System, Diesel: Storage: Tank Assembly
Issued · Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Affected model years
- 1983, 1984
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Vehicles affected
- 36,400
- Report received
Summary
WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER MAY BE PUNCTURED IN A COLLISION. CRASH TESTS IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION REVEALED FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
Remedy
A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE CANISTER WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS; 4X4 CHASSIS CABS EQUIPPED WITH 6.9 LITER DIESELENGINES. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PICKUP BOX THAT WAS REMOVED AFTER DELIVERY(TO INSTALL OTHER AFTERMARKET BODIES).SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM: FUEL WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER IS PUNCTURED, FUELLEAKAGE COULD CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.