NHTSA Recall 82V124000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V124000; Date: Dec. 13, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Ford Club Wagon; 1983 Ford E250; 1983 Ford E350; 1983 Ford Econoline; 1983 Ford F250; 1983 Ford F350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 650
Recall Summary:
Some of the involved vehicles may have a diode in the electrical fuel pump circuit that may short during engine starting due to inadequate capacity to withstand current draw. A short circuit would result in normal engine starting, but the pump will not continue to supply the engine with fuel.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace defective element in the electrical fuel pump circuit with a new relay feed wiring assembly which contains a larger capacity diode, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel pump. Consequences of defect: under such circumstances, a vehicle may stall withoutprior warning, creating the potential for a vehicle accident. (vehicle willrestart but will stall again in 5 to 10 seconds).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 21, 1983
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