Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V061000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1983 to 04/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 8500 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/14/1985 | 05/21/1985 | 571 | 301 | ||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: vans, super vans, super wagons and club wagons equippedwith 6.9 liter diesel engines. system: fuel/fmvss 301. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V119000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 03/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 85000 | 12/03/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/02/1984 | 11/07/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 liter engines, and trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.8 or 7.5 liter engines; vehicles are equipped with 4 barrel carburetors.system: fuel; carburetor secondary throttle control. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V094000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 283 | 09/21/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/21/1983 | 10/13/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel supply tubes installed in the affected vehicles are too short. consequently, flexible hoses that attach to the tubes may be taut and this would have an adverse effect on the durability of hose connections. in the event of hose separation, some fuel spillage would occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upon inspection, dealer will install a new fuel hose of the correct length. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 7.5 liter engines.system: fuel; fuel supply tubes (front).consequences of defect: fuel spillage in the presence of a source of ignitioncould result in a fire and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V034000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1979 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 4000 | 05/18/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/23/1984 | 04/05/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Attaching bolts on fuel tank supports may not have been adequately tightened; also, the supports are too thin. high levels of stress, which could occur under normal operating conditions, could cause cracks to develop in the support straps. if the fuel tank supports fracture, the fuel tank will slip from the normal position, and fuel leakage could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fuel tank supports and fasteners will be replaced without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description:shuttle buses equipped with mid-ship fuel tank supports.system: fuel systems; fuel tank supports.consequences of defect: fuel leakage may lead to a vehicle fire and personalinjury. | |||||||||||||||
| 87V111000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 250 | 07/02/1987 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/16/1987 | 07/22/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel/tank vapor valve.vehicle description: ambulance, econoline e350 vans and cutaway chassis with7.5 liter engines. | |||||||||||||||