FORD E350 1983: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| Make : FORD | Model : E350 | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1983-03-01 - 1985-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V061000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-05-14 | Date Added to Database: 1985-05-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8500 | ||
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Summary:
WHEN FRONTALLY IMPACTED INTO A FIXED BARRIER AT 30 MPH, AS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD "FMVSS" NO. 301, THE LEFT FRAME RAILS OF SUCH VEHICLES MAY DISPLACE INBOARD, PINCHING THE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL AND ENGINE SUFFICIENTLY TO DISPLACE THE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR DRAIN ROD, ALLOWING THE CONTENTS OF THE CANISTER TO DRAIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAK DURING OR AFTER A CRASH INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL A CANISTER SHIELD, A REVISED DESIGN DRAIN ROD SHIELD, AND MODIFY FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MOUNTING BRACKET. |
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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: VANS, SUPER VANS, SUPER WAGONS AND CLUB WAGONS EQUIPPEDWITH 6.9 LITER DIESEL ENGINES. SYSTEM: FUEL/FMVSS 301. |
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