| Make : FORD | Model : E350 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19830801 - 19870801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V111000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870702 | Date Received by ODI: 19870716 | Date Added to Database: 19870722 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 250 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM VAPOR VALVE AND BECOME THE SOURCE OFFUEL FOR A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALLATION OF A NEWLY DESIGNED VAPOR VALVE GROMMET. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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