NHTSA Recall 01V106000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V106000; Date: Mar. 27, 2001
Without proper grounding, an electrostatic discharge could result during fuel fill up, potentially leading to a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Ford F Super Duty; 2001 Ford F-350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 185
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: f-super duty crew cab pickup trucks (f-350 short wheelbase trucks equipped with a 6 3/4' pickup box and dual rear wheels) were built after a change was implemented to delete a clamp, and later a bracket that provided a ground for the fuel filler pipe. The pickup box may not have been properly grounded.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a fuel filler pipe ground. Owner notification began March 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 26, 2001
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