ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE THREADED CARBURETOR-TO-FUEL FILTER CONNECTION ON THE
— Recall Campaign #77V198000
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE THREADED CARBURETOR-TO-FUEL FILTER CONNECTION ON THE SUSPECT CARBURETORS. THIS IS DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED CARBURETOR FUEL INLET CONNECTION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 30,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
77V198000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 15, 1977 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 77V198000 |
| Units affected: | 30,000 |
- Description:
- ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE THREADED CARBURETOR-TO-FUEL FILTER CONNECTION ON THE SUSPECT CARBURETORS. THIS IS DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED CARBURETOR FUEL INLET CONNECTION.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE CARBURETOR WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 300 CID ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN FUEL LEAKAGEOCCURS, A FIRE COULD START AND CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY TOVEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: FUEL ODORS MAY INDICATE A LEAK.