FAIRMONT TAMPER F250 1980: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : FAIRMONT TAMPER | Model : F250 | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 1979-08-01 - 1979-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 80V044000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1980-05-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1980-04-10 | Date Added to Database: 1980-04-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8170 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL COLLISION, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE REQUIRED MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SHIELD, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS '4X2 AND 4X4'.SYSTEM: FUEL; MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL SPILLAGE FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS. |
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