NHTSA Recall 99V219000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V219000; Date: Aug. 12, 1999
During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford F-250; 2000 Ford F-250; 1999 Ford F-350; 2000 Ford F-350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 245,300
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity. " the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 mph front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 1, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 1, 1999
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