Make : FORD | Model : E350 | Year : 1984 |
Build Dates : 19830801 - 19830801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V094000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19830921 | Date Received by ODI: 19830921 | Date Added to Database: 19831013 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 283 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
FUEL SUPPLY TUBES INSTALLED IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE TOO SHORT. CONSEQUENTLY, FLEXIBLE HOSES THAT ATTACH TO THE TUBES MAY BE TAUT AND THIS WOULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE DURABILITY OF HOSE CONNECTIONS. IN THE EVENT OF HOSE SEPARATION, SOME FUEL SPILLAGE WOULD OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL HOSE OF THE CORRECT LENGTH. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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