| Make : RIDE AWAY | Model : FORD E250 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V165000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000825 | Date Received by ODI: 20000608 | Date Added to Database: 20000629 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: RIDE-AWAY CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: RIDE-AWAY CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 17 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VANS. THE REAR AXLE CAN HIT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT FROM THE FUEL TANK, SPILLING FUEL ONTO THE GROUND. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR END FOR SAGGING AND ENSURE THAT THE REAR END IS AT OEM SPECIFICATIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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