NHTSA Campaign Id 77V082000; Date: Jun. 2, 1977
Recalled Vehicles: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
Recall Summary: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.
How to Fix:Dealer will tighten attaching nuts to proper specifications to secure the fuel tank, at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes: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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