FORD F-350 1978: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V222000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-350 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-01-04 | 1977-12-15 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-04-01 - 1978-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AFT-OF-AXLE FUEL TANKS WHICH WERE NOT AUTHORIZED BY LIGHT TRUCK ENGINEERING. AS A RESULT, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY", DUE TO POSSIBLE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE WHEN IMPACTED FROM THE REAR.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AFT-OF-AXLE FUEL TANK WITH THE CORRECT TANK, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR STEP BUMPERS.SYSTEM: FUEL; AFT-OF-AXLE FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION, FUEL LEAKAGECOULD OCCUR AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A VEHICLE FIRE AND PASSENGERINJURY COULD RESULT.
