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NHTSARecalled Aug 25, 2008 · #08V428000

CRACKED FUEL PUMP OUTLET PLUG/CATERPILLAR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

FORD IS RECALLING 2,811 MY 2008-2009 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Product details

Product
CRACKED FUEL PUMP OUTLET PLUG/CATERPILLAR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986, OR FORD AT 1-800-343-5338 (FLEET OWNERS) OR 1-866-906-9811 (MOTOR HOME OWNERS).

View the official CPSC notice