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1977 FORD F250 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: MOUNTING |
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Build Years/Makes/Models: |
1977 FORD F100
1977 FORD F150
1977 FORD F250 |
| Units
affected: |
11 |
| Recall
Number: |
77V082000 |
| Owner Notification Date: |
June 9, 1977 |
| Recall Creation Date: |
October 12, 1979 |
| Component Description: |
Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly:
Mounting |
| Manufacturer Involved in This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufacturer Responsible for This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Report Received Date: |
June 2, 1977 |
| Summary:
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The upper support strap
nuts, attaching the fuel tank, were not tightened to specifications.
This may allow the fuel tank to detach and fall to the ground. |
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Consequence: |
a separated fuel tank would
pose a traffic hazard on the road. Fuel tank may also leak, possibly
leading to a fire and personal injury to passengers. |
| Remedy:
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Dealer will tighten
attaching nuts to proper specifications to secure the fuel tank, at no
cost to owner. |
