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NHTSARecalled Jul 9, 1984 · #84V082000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:CAP:FILLER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

IF TRUCK IS STRUCK FROM THE SIDE, THE CAP ON THE FUEL TANK COULD BECOME UNSEALED, ALLOWING UNSAFE LEAKAGE OF FUEL. THIS IS A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". LEAKAGE CAN BE CAUSED BY AN ORANGE-COLORED PLASTIC DIESEL FUEL INFORMATION RING WHICH IS FOUND AROUND THE FUEL TANK NECK, OR BY THE TETHER.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:CAP:FILLER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

UPON INSPECTION, FUEL CAP TETHERS WILL BE REPLACED OR DIESEL FUEL INFORMATION RINGS WILL BE REMOVED.

View the official CPSC notice