NHTSA Recall 85V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V061000; Date: May. 14, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Ford E250; 1984 Ford E250; 1985 Ford E250; 1983 Ford E350; 1984 Ford E350; 1985 Ford E350; 1983 Ford Econoline; 1984 Ford Econoline; 1985 Ford Econoline
Component: Diesel Fuel System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 8,500
Recall Summary:
When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 mph, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace inboard, pinching the fuel/water separator canister between the frame rail and engine sufficiently to displace the fuel/water separator drain rod, allowing the contents of the canister to drain. Consequence of defect: fuel leak during or after a crash increases the possibility of a fire.
How to Fix:
Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: vans, super vans, super wagons and club wagons equippedwith 6. 9 liter diesel engines. System: fuel/fmvss 301.
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