NATIONAL VAN ECONOLINE 2001: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Make : NATIONAL VAN Model : ECONOLINE Year : 2001
Build Dates : 2001-06-18 - 2003-03-20
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V282000
Date Owner's Notified: 2003-09-03 Date Received by ODI: 2003-08-05 Date Added to Database: 2003-08-07
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03S06
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 64
Summary:
      ON CERTAIN CUTAWAY CHASSIS CAB WITH THE SCHOOL BUS OPTION, TWO BRACKETS AND TWO OUTRIGGER MEMBERS ARE MISSING IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence:
      THE BRACKETS AND OUTRIGGER MEMBERS ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE CRASH PERFORMANCE.
Remedy:
      FORD WILL SEND TECHNICIANS TO THE OWNER'S LOCATION TO INSPECT AND ADD THE BRACKETS AND OUTRIGGERS AS REQUIRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      FORD RECALL NO. 03S06.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.