Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19800901
End Date Of Manufacturing
19801001
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
6260
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19801201
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date
19801110
Record Creation Date
19801210
Regulation Part Number
571
Defect Summary
DURING A CHANGE IN ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, CERTAIN OF THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK STRAPS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISLOCATED. AS A RESULT, THEY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELOCATE FUEL TANK STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Recall Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL SPILLAGE RESULTING FROM AN ACCIDENT COULD CAUSE AVEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.