| Make : FORD | Model : F350 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19850801 - 19850801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V127000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19851015 | Date Added to Database: 19851018 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 32400 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE POLYETHYLENE NUTS WHICH HOLD THE FUEL SENDER UNIT MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE UNIT TO LOOSEN AND LEAK GASOLINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE AROUND THE SENDER-TO-TANK SEAL OR SPILLAGE DURING FUEL FILL COULD OCCUR AND CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER RETAINERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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