NHTSA Recall 80V103000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V103000; Date: Aug. 6, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford F100; 1980 Ford F150; 1980 Ford F250; 1980 Ford F350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 24,400
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles were manufactured without the midship fuel tank protective shields. As a result, they do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity", due to excessive fuel spillage upon frontal impact.
How to Fix:
The involved vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, a fuel tank shield will be installed at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks, light, (4 x 2) equipped with 2-piece drive shafts. System: fuel; fuel tank assembly, attachments. Consequences of defect: fuel spillage can result in a vehicle fire and personalinjury. Note: it is advised that owners refrain from driving their vehicles untildefect has been remedied.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 17, 1980
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