NHTSA Recall 80V145000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V145000; Date: Nov. 10, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford F100; 1981 Ford F150; 1981 Ford F250; 1981 Ford F350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 6,260
Recall Summary:
During a change in assembly procedures, certain of the mid-ship fuel tank straps may have been improperly installed or mislocated. As a result, they fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: fuel; fuel tank attachments. Consequences of defect: fuel spillage resulting from an accident could cause avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 1, 1980
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