1983 FORD F-250 RECALL - #83V047000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
IN A COLLISION, BOLTS MAY DAMAGE OR PIERCE A FUEL LINE, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY NOT BE CAPABLE OF MEETING THE MINIMUM FUEL LEAKAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 FORD F-250 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1983 - 3/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
5/13/1983 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
5/31/1983 |
| # Affected |
1,800 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
IN A COLLISION, BOLTS MAY DAMAGE OR PIERCE A FUEL LINE, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY NOT BE CAPABLE OF MEETING THE MINIMUM FUEL LEAKAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING 2.18 INCH BOLTS IN THE LEFT FRONT FENDER APRON WITH ONE INCH LONG BOLTS AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.9 LITER DIESEL ENGINES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FENDER APRON ATTACHING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXCESSIVE LENGTH BOLTS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CONTACTAND DAMAGE THE FUEL LINE DURING VEHICLE IMPACTS. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCEOF A SOURCE OF IGNITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| See also |
1983 FORD F-250 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
1983 FORD F-250 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1983 FORD F-250 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1983 FORD F-250 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1983 FORD F-250 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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