NHTSA Recall 01V114000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V114000; Date: Apr. 5, 2001
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Ford E-150; 1998 Ford E-150; 1999 Ford E-150; 2000 Ford E-150; 2001 Ford E-150; 1997 Ford E-350; 1998 Ford E-350; 1999 Ford E-350; 2000 Ford E-350; 2001 Ford E-350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 151,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. If the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. Insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. Owner notification began April 19, 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: Apr 19, 2001
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