NHTSA Recall 09V231000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V231000; Date: Jun. 23, 2009
In certain types of very severe crashes, the fuel tank may be damaged and result in a leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Ford E-350; 2009 Ford E-350; 2009 Ford E-450
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 65
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling 65 my 2008-2009 e-350 and my 2009 e450 cutaway vehicles equipped with school bus prep packages for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity. " these vehicles may not have been assembled with the fuel tank protection brackets that are required for school bus applications.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect for proper fuel tank protection bracket installation and install brackets free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2009. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through the internet at www. Ownerconnection. Com.
Recall Notes:
Ford 09c08. Owners 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 30, 2009
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