1984 FORD RANGER RECALL - #83V115000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : AUXILLARY TANK
VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL OR VAPOR LINE DAMAGE CAUSED WHEN AN INCORRECT PROCEDURE WAS USED IN TIGHTENING BOLTS ON ADJACENT COMPONENTS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO A LOOSE CROSS MEMBER THAT SUPPORTS IT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 FORD RANGER |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1983 - 10/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
12/7/1983 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
12/9/1983 |
| # Affected |
1,548 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK |
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| Description |
VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL OR VAPOR LINE DAMAGE CAUSED WHEN AN INCORRECT PROCEDURE WAS USED IN TIGHTENING BOLTS ON ADJACENT COMPONENTS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO A LOOSE CROSS MEMBER THAT SUPPORTS IT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, WHEN NECESSARY, FUEL AND VAPOR LINES WILL BE REPLACED AND THE CROSS MEMBER WILL BE TIGHTENED. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILLIARY FUEL TANKS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL AND VAPOR LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LINE OR FUEL TANK DAMAGE INCREASES THE RISK OFSPILLAGE AND FIRE, PARTICULARLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1984 FORD RANGER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1984 FORD RANGER Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1984 FORD RANGER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1984 FORD RANGER Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1984 FORD RANGER Recall for SUSPENSION
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