1983 FORD F-250 RECALL - #84V065000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER MAY BE PUNCTURED IN A COLLISION. CRASH TESTS IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION REVEALED FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 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 |
8/1/1982 - 4/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
6/5/1984 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/17/1984 |
| # Affected |
36,400 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER MAY BE PUNCTURED IN A COLLISION. CRASH TESTS IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION REVEALED FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE CANISTER WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS; 4X4 CHASSIS CABS EQUIPPED WITH 6.9 LITER DIESELENGINES. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PICKUP BOX THAT WAS REMOVED AFTER DELIVERY(TO INSTALL OTHER AFTERMARKET BODIES).SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM: FUEL WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER IS PUNCTURED, FUELLEAKAGE COULD CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| 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, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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