1980 FORD F-150 RECALL - #80V044000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL COLLISION, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 FORD F-150 |
|
| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1979 - 12/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
4/16/1980 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
5/9/1980 |
| # Affected |
8,170 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
|
|
| Description |
CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL COLLISION, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. |
| Consequences |
|
| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE REQUIRED MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SHIELD, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS (4X2 AND 4X4).SYSTEM: FUEL; MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL SPILLAGE FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS. |
| See also |
1980 FORD F-150 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
1980 FORD F-150 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1980 FORD F-150 Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, CARRIER/RACK
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
|
|