| Make : FORD | Model : F250 | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19841101 - 19860501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V111000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860925 | Date Received by ODI: 19860814 | Date Added to Database: 19860814 |
| 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: 730 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
TRUCKS FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, IN A 30 MPH FRONT ANGULAR BARRIER TEST IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE OMISSION OF THE NOSE SHIELD ON MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE TRUCKS WHICH DO NOT MEET THE FMVSS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL NOSE SHIELD ON THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
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