NHTSA Recall 78V197000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V197000; Date: Sep. 11, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford F100; 1979 Ford F150; 1979 Ford F250
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 103
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not contain a fuel tank shield at the front right corner of the mid-ship fuel tank. In the event of a frontal impact, excessive fuel spillage from the fuel tank may occur. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
How to Fix:
Dealer will install the necessary fuel tank shield without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: fuel; fuel tank shield. Consequences of defect: fuel spillage resulting from a vehicle impact couldresult in a fire and serious injuries to vehicle occupants.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 3, 1978
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