NHTSA recall 84V162000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 84V162000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1984-12-26 |
| Owners notified | 1984-12-21 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
| Units potentially affected | 246 |
What is wrong
METAL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES ON FUEL RAILS MAY HAVE DAMAGED ADJACENT O-RING SEALS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECT COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING.
The remedy
FUEL RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, WETNESS OR SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND, IF NECESSARY, FUEL RAILS AND RELATED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER ELECTRONIC FUELINJECTION ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; FUEL INJECTION RAILS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.
| 1985 FORD BRONCO | Built 1984-11-01 to 1984-12-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 FORD F150 | Built 1984-11-01 to 1984-12-01. |
| 1985 FORD F250 | Built 1984-11-01 to 1984-12-01. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| BC4225 | 1995-11-01. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN |
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A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.