FORD F350 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

Make : FORD Model : F350 Year : 1985
Build Dates : 1985-08-01 - 1985-08-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V127000
Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 Date Received by ODI: 1985-10-15 Date Added to Database: 1985-10-18
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 32400
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
     
Remedy:
      REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER RETAINERS.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      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.