NHTSA Recall 85V127000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V127000; Date: Oct. 15, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Ford F350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 32,400
Recall Summary:
The polyethylene nuts which hold the fuel sender unit may fracture causing the unit to loosen and leak gasoline. Consequence of defect: fuel leakage around the sender-to-tank seal or spillage during fuel fill could occur and create a potential fire hazard.
How to Fix:
Replace the fuel sender retainers.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel tank, fuel sender retaining nuts. Vehicle description: chassis cabs with 137" and 161" wheelbases equipped with optional plastic fuel tanks located behind the rear axle.
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