FORD ECONOLINE 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V282000

Make Model Year
FORD ECONOLINE 2003
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2003-09-03 2003-08-05 2003-08-07

Production Dates: 2001-06-18 - 2003-03-20

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03S06

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 64

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN CUTAWAY CHASSIS CAB WITH THE SCHOOL BUS OPTION, TWO BRACKETS AND TWO OUTRIGGER MEMBERS ARE MISSING IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK.

Consequence

THE BRACKETS AND OUTRIGGER MEMBERS ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE CRASH PERFORMANCE.

Remedy

FORD WILL SEND TECHNICIANS TO THE OWNER'S LOCATION TO INSPECT AND ADD THE BRACKETS AND OUTRIGGERS AS REQUIRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Notes

FORD RECALL NO. 03S06.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.