NHTSA Recall 80V088000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V088000; Date: Jul. 14, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford E100; 1980 Ford E150; 1980 Ford E250
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Due to computer input error which resulted in an incorrect build schedule, some vehicles were shipped without the required exhaust system heat shields. When the vehicle is idled over an extended period of time, a missing exhaust heat shield may result in dangerously high floor pan temperatures.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install frame-mounting heat shields without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks (vans) equipped with 300 or 302 cid engines. System: exhaust; heat shields. Consequences of defect: this could result in personal injury to passengers orheat damage to items stored on the floor of the vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 1980
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