NHTSA Recall 77V198000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V198000; Date: Nov. 15, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Ford E100; 1978 Ford E150; 1978 Ford E250; 1978 Ford E350; 1978 Ford F100; 1978 Ford F150; 1978 Ford F250; 1978 Ford F350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 30,000
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, leakage may occur at the threaded carburetor-to-fuel filter connection on the suspect carburetors. This is due to an improperly machined carburetor fuel inlet connection.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace the carburetor without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 300 cid engines. System: fuel; carburetor. Consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and cause engine damage and serious injury tovehicle occupants. Note: fuel odors may indicate a leak.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 3, 1978
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