NHTSA Recall 83V047000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V047000; Date: May. 2, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Ford F250; 1983 Ford F350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,800
Recall Summary:
In a collision, bolts may damage or pierce a fuel line, causing fuel spillage. Affected vehicles may not be capable of meeting the minimum fuel leakage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity".
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the existing 2. 18 inch bolts in the left front fender apron with one inch long bolts at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 6. 9 liter diesel engines. System: structure; fender apron attaching bolts. Consequences of defect: excessive length bolts have the potential to contactand damage the fuel line during vehicle impacts. Fuel leakage in the presenceof a source of ignition could result in a fire.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 1983
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