NHTSA recall 94V154000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 94V154000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1994-08-15 |
| Owners notified | 1994-11-04 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 3200 |
What is wrong
THE LABELS REMINDING OPERATORS CLOSING THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER VALVES TO REOPEN THE VALVES BEFORE OPERATING THE ENGINES WERE OMITTED. IF THE TANKS ARE OVER HALF FULL AND VEHICLE OPERATION WAS RESUMED WITHOUT REOPENING THE FUEL TANK CROSS-OVER VALVES, PRESSURE COULD BUILD IN ONE OF THE TANKS.
What can happen
PRESSURE BUILD-UP COULD RESULT IN RUPTURE OF A FUEL TANK AND SPILLING DIESEL FUEL, WHICH CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
The remedy
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A PAIR OF LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABELS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60ENGINES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1991 FORD L800 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
|---|---|
| 1992 FORD L800 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1993 FORD L800 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1994 FORD L800 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1991 FORD L900 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1992 FORD L900 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1993 FORD L900 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1994 FORD L900 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1991 FORD L9000 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1992 FORD L9000 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1993 FORD L9000 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
| 1994 FORD L9000 | Built 1990-07-01 to 1993-10-01. |
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