NHTSA Recall 08V191000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V191000; Date: Apr. 25, 2008
Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Ford F-250; 2008 Ford F-350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 64,754
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 f-250 and f-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity. " during a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on may 23, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 08c04. 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: May 23, 2008
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