NHTSA recall 86V111000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 86V111000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1986-08-14 |
| Owners notified | 1986-09-25 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Units potentially affected | 730 |
What is wrong
TRUCKS FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, IN A 30 MPH FRONT ANGULAR BARRIER TEST IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE OMISSION OF THE NOSE SHIELD ON MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE TRUCKS WHICH DO NOT MEET THE FMVSS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The remedy
INSTALL NOSE SHIELD ON THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/SHIELD FMVSS NO. 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F-250 4X4 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS 133 INCH WHEEL BASE.
| 1985 FORD F250 | Built 1984-11-01 to 1986-05-01. |
|---|---|
| 1986 FORD F250 | Built 1984-11-01 to 1986-05-01. |
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