NHTSA Recall 80V044000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V044000; Date: Apr. 10, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford F150; 1980 Ford F250
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 8,170
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles were not equipped with a front protective shield for the mid-ship fuel tank. These vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a frontal collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the required mid-ship fuel tank shield, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks (4x2 and 4x4). System: fuel; mid-ship fuel tank shield. Consequences of defect: fuel spillage following an accident could result in avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 9, 1980
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