NHTSA recall 84V065000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 84V065000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1984-05-22 |
| Owners notified | 1984-08-17 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 36400 |
What is wrong
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".
The 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.
| 1983 FORD F250 | Built 1982-08-01 to 1984-04-01. |
|---|---|
| 1984 FORD F250 | Built 1982-08-01 to 1984-04-01. |
| 1983 FORD F350 | Built 1982-08-01 to 1984-04-01. |
| 1984 FORD F350 | Built 1982-08-01 to 1984-04-01. |
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