NHTSA Recall 81V105000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V105000; Date: Sep. 9, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Ford Econoline
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 115
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In a moving barrier impact test from the rear at 30 mph, the fastener attaching the fuel sender ground wire to the frame crossmember, aft of the fuel tank, pierced the fuel tank.
How to Fix:
The fuel sender ground wire attachment on all affected vehicles will be relocated to eliminate the danger, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: vans and club wagons equipped with optional rear stepbumper. System: fuel; fuel sender ground wire fastener. Consequences of defect: an impact from the rear could result in a dangerousfuel leak with the potential for a vehicle fire and personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 24, 1981
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