NHTSA Recall 83V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V115000; Date: Nov. 7, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Ford Ranger
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,548
Recall Summary:
Vehicles may have fuel or vapor line damage caused when an incorrect procedure was used in tightening bolts on adjacent components during assembly. The fuel tank may become damaged due to a loose cross member that supports it.
How to Fix:
Vehicles will be inspected and, when necessary, fuel and vapor lines will be replaced and the cross member will be tightened.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with auxilliary fuel tanks. System: fuel system; fuel and vapor lines. Consequences of defect: fuel line or fuel tank damage increases the risk ofspillage and fire, particularly in the event of an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 9, 1983
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