IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION IN
— Recall Campaign #78V069000
IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 284,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V069000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 04, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V069000 |
| Units affected: | 284,000 |
- Description:
- IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSTALL A PAIR OF FRONT BUMPER BRACKET EXTENSION PLATES TO SUPPLY ADDED PROTECTION FOR THIS FUEL LINE CONNECTION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM A VEHICLE COLLISION COULDLEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.