NHTSA Campaign Id 77V082000; Date: Jun. 2, 1977
1977 Ford F100; 1977 Ford F150; 1977 Ford F250
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 11
The upper support strap nuts, attaching the fuel tank, were not tightened to specifications. This may allow the fuel tank to detach and fall to the ground.
Dealer will tighten attaching nuts to proper specifications to secure the fuel tank, at no cost to owner.
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: fuel; tank assembly. Consequences of defect: a separated fuel tank would pose a traffic hazard onthe road. Fuel tank may also leak, possibly leading to a fire and personalinjury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 1977
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