NHTSA Recall 80V102000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V102000; Date: Aug. 5, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford F350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 823
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not have a protective fuel tank shield. As a result the 137 inch and 161 inch wheelbase chassis cabs fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". If the above vehicles undergo frontal impact, the drive shaft front universal joint may come into contact with the fuel tank, resulting in fuel spillage.
How to Fix:
The involved vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, a mid-ship fuel tank shield will be installed at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks, chassis cabs. System: fuel; fuel tank assembly, attachments. Consequences of defect: fuel spillage presents the potential for a vehicle fireand personal injury. Note: it is advised that owners refrain from driving their vehicles untildefect has been corrected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 17, 1980
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