FORD F-150 1980: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V044000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
FORD | F-150 | 1980 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1980-05-09 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-04-16 |
Production Dates: 1979-08-01 - 1979-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8170
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
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.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE REQUIRED MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SHIELD, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.