FORD F-150 1980: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V103000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-09-17 | 1980-08-06 | 1980-08-21 |
Production Dates: 1979-07-01 - 1980-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. AS A RESULT, THEY DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY", DUE TO EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE UPON FRONTAL IMPACT.
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A FUEL TANK SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, LIGHT, '4 X 2' EQUIPPED WITH 2-PIECE DRIVE SHAFTS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.NOTE: IT IS ADVISED THAT OWNERS REFRAIN FROM DRIVING THEIR VEHICLES UNTILDEFECT HAS BEEN REMEDIED.
