NHTSA Recall 79V038000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V038000; Date: Jan. 26, 1979
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:: 105
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles were manufactured without a fuel tank shield at the front right corner of the midship fuel tank. As a result, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a vehicle accident, excessive fuel spillage could result.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install the required fuel tank shield without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks and chassis cabs. System: fuel; fuel tank. Consequences of defect: leaking fuel, in the presence of a source of ignition,could lead to a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 1979
Also see: