NHTSA Recall 81V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V023000; Date: Feb. 13, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford F250; 1981 Ford F350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 26
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles may have been assembled without the specified fuel tank shield which prevents direct contact between the fuel tank and driveline components. During a 30 mph frontal barrier impact test, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity", fuel leakage may occur.
How to Fix:
Vehicles will have the existing separate skid plate or fuel tank shield removed (whichever was installed on vehicle). A special combination skid plate/fuel tank shield assembly will be installed in its place free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: fuel; fuel tank shield or skid plate. Consequences of defect: in the event the vehicle is involved in a collisionfuel leakage, combined with an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fireand serious injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 15, 1981
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