FORD E-350 1984: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V034000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | E-350 | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-05-18 | 1984-03-23 | 1984-04-05 |
Production Dates: 1979-09-01 - 1983-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ATTACHING BOLTS ON FUEL TANK SUPPORTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED; ALSO, THE SUPPORTS ARE TOO THIN. HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS, WHICH COULD OCCUR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, COULD CAUSE CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN THE SUPPORT STRAPS. IF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS FRACTURE, THE FUEL TANK WILL SLIP FROM THE NORMAL POSITION, AND FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT.
FUEL TANK SUPPORTS AND FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SUPPORTS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; FUEL TANK SUPPORTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.
