FORD F-350 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V127000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-350 | 1985 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1985-10-15 | 1985-10-18 |
Production Dates: 1985-08-01 - 1985-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE POLYETHYLENE NUTS WHICH HOLD THE FUEL SENDER UNIT MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE UNIT TO LOOSEN AND LEAK GASOLINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE AROUND THE SENDER-TO-TANK SEAL OR SPILLAGE DURING FUEL FILL COULD OCCUR AND CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER RETAINERS.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK, FUEL SENDER RETAINING NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS WITH 137" AND 161" WHEELBASES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL PLASTIC FUEL TANKS LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR AXLE.
