FORD F-150 1980: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE REQUIRED MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SHIELD, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

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.