NHTSA Campaign Id 83V094000; Date: Sep. 21, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:1984 Ford E350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 283
Recall Summary:Fuel supply tubes installed in the affected vehicles are too short. Consequently, flexible hoses that attach to the tubes may be taut and this would have an adverse effect on the durability of hose connections. In the event of hose separation, some fuel spillage would occur.
How to Fix:Upon inspection, dealer will install a new fuel hose of the correct length.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 7. 5 liter engines. System: fuel; fuel supply tubes (front). Consequences of defect: fuel spillage in the presence of a source of ignitioncould result in a fire and personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 21, 1983
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