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Recall Title |
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Build Years/Makes/Models: |
1977 F100
1977 F150
1977 F250
1977 F350
1977 LTD II
1977 Ranchero
1977 Thunderbird
1977 Cougar |
| Units
affected: |
60,000 |
| Recall
Number: |
77V141000 |
| Owner Notification Date: |
October 21, 1977 |
| Recall Creation Date: |
October 12, 1979 |
| Component Description: |
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping,
And Fittings |
| Manufacturer Involved in This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufacturer Responsible for This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Report Received Date: |
September 13, 1977 |
| Summary:
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The involved vehicles may
experience fuel leakage at the rubber hose connecting the fuel inlet
tube to the carburetor filter. This leakage condition is due to
insufficient insertion of the fuel tube into the hose or improper
positioning of the hose clamp, causing the clamp to be crimped directly
over the fuel tube bead. |
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Consequence: |
Fuel leakage could lead to
an underhood fire and injuries to vehicle occupants from burns and smoke
inhalation. Note: gasoline odors may indicate a fuel leak is present. |
| Remedy:
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Dealer will replace the
existing fuel hose clamp with a spring-type clamp at the hose-to-fuel
inlet tube connection, and adjust the connection where necessary,
without charge. |
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Note:
Vehicle description: trucks and passenger vehicles equipped with 351 or 400
cid engines.
System: fuel; fuel hose. |
