FORD EXP 1982: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V047000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXP | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-03-21 | 1981-04-07 | 1981-05-12 |
Production Dates: 1981-02-01 - 1981-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT MEET APPLICABLE MINIMUM FUEL SPILLAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". DURING A 30 MPH REAR IMPACT TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE LIMITS WERE EXCEEDED BY VEHICLE.
REVISED FUEL FILLER AND VENT PIPE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER AND VENT PIPE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE RESULTING FROM A REAR IMPACTCOULD CAUSE A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.
