NHTSA Recall 86V111000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V111000; Date: Aug. 14, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Ford F250; 1986 Ford F250
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 730
Recall Summary:
Trucks fail to meet requirement of fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity, in a 30 mph front angular barrier test impact because of the omission of the nose shield on midship fuel tank. Consequence of defect: in case of an accident, fuel spillage in the trucks which do not meet the fmvss increases the risk of a fire.
How to Fix:
Install nose shield on the midship fuel tank. Fuel tank.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel tank/shield fmvss no. 301. Vehicle description: f-250 4x4 light duty trucks 133 inch wheel base.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 25, 1986
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