FORD F-250 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V111000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-250 | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-09-25 | 1986-08-14 | 1986-08-14 |
Production Dates: 1984-11-01 - 1986-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 730
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
TRUCKS FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, IN A 30 MPH FRONT ANGULAR BARRIER TEST IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE OMISSION OF THE NOSE SHIELD ON MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE TRUCKS WHICH DO NOT MEET THE FMVSS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
INSTALL NOSE SHIELD ON THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/SHIELD FMVSS NO. 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F-250 4X4 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS 133 INCH WHEEL BASE.
