FORD F350 1980: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| Make : FORD | Model : F350 | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 1980-02-01 - 1980-05-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 80V102000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1980-09-17 | Date Received by ODI: 1980-08-05 | Date Added to Database: 1980-08-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 823 | ||
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Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE FUEL TANK SHIELD. AS A RESULT THE 137 INCH AND 161 INCH WHEELBASE CHASSIS CABS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IF THE ABOVE VEHICLES UNDERGO FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVE SHAFT FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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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, CHASSIS CABS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL SPILLAGE PRESENTS THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIREAND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: IT IS ADVISED THAT OWNERS REFRAIN FROM DRIVING THEIR VEHICLES UNTILDEFECT HAS BEEN CORRECTED. |
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