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1979 FORD TRUCK FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK
ASSEMBLY: MOUNTING |
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Build Years/Makes/Models: |
1979 FORD F100
1979 FORD F150
1979 FORD F250 |
| Units
affected: |
105 |
| Recall
Number: |
79V038000 |
| Owner Notification Date: |
March 20, 1979 |
| 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: |
January 26, 1979 |
| Summary:
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The involved vehicles were
manufactured without a fuel tank shield at the front right corner of the
midship fuel tank. As a result, the vehicles do not conform to Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "Fuel System Integrity". In the
event of a vehicle accident, excessive fuel spillage could result. |
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Consequence: |
Leaking fuel, in the
presence of a source of ignition, could lead to a vehicle fire and
serious injury to passengers. |
| Remedy:
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The dealer will install the
required fuel tank shield without charge to owner. |
