NHTSA Recall 05V266000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V266000; Date: Jun. 9, 2005
The fuel line may separate at the connection to the main fuel bundle. If the fuel line separates, an operator may notice a gasoline odor and/or fuel on the ground, loss of power, and the engine will eventually stall. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Ford F-250 Sd; 2005 Ford F-350 Sd; 2005 Ford F-450 Sd; 2005 Ford F-550 Sd
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 78,675
Recall Summary:
On certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5. 4l or 6. 8l gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. The recall began on June 20, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 05s33. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 20, 2005
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