FORD F250 1983: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : FORD | Model : F250 | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1982-08-01 - 1984-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V065000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1984-08-17 | Date Received by ODI: 1984-05-22 | Date Added to Database: 1984-06-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 36400 | ||
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Summary:
WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER MAY BE PUNCTURED IN A COLLISION. CRASH TESTS IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION REVEALED FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE CANISTER WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS; 4X4 CHASSIS CABS EQUIPPED WITH 6.9 LITER DIESELENGINES. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PICKUP BOX THAT WAS REMOVED AFTER DELIVERY'TO INSTALL OTHER AFTERMARKET BODIES'.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM: FUEL WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER IS PUNCTURED, FUELLEAKAGE COULD CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
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