1984 FORD E-350 RECALL - #84V034000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : MOUNTING
ATTACHING BOLTS ON FUEL TANK SUPPORTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED; ALSO, THE SUPPORTS ARE TOO THIN. HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS, WHICH COULD OCCUR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, COULD CAUSE CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN THE SUPPORT STRAPS. IF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS FRACTURE, THE FUEL TANK WILL SLIP FROM THE NORMAL POSITION, AND FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 FORD E-350 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1979 - 12/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
4/5/1984 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
5/18/1984 |
| # Affected |
4,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
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| Description |
ATTACHING BOLTS ON FUEL TANK SUPPORTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED; ALSO, THE SUPPORTS ARE TOO THIN. HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS, WHICH COULD OCCUR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, COULD CAUSE CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN THE SUPPORT STRAPS. IF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS FRACTURE, THE FUEL TANK WILL SLIP FROM THE NORMAL POSITION, AND FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
FUEL TANK SUPPORTS AND FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SUPPORTS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; FUEL TANK SUPPORTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY. |
| See also |
1984 FORD E-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1984 FORD E-350 Recall for WHEELS
1984 FORD E-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, CARBURETOR SYSTEM
1984 FORD E-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1984 FORD E-350 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
1984 FORD E-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1984 FORD E-350 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
1984 FORD E-350 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
1984 FORD E-350 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
1984 FORD E-350 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1984 FORD E-350 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
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