Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V284000 Reported September 21, 2000

Ford/fmvss 303/label

Ford Motor Company · Equipment · 4,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V284000
Manufacturer Campaign
00L07
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
4,500
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 21, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. however, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."

Safety Consequence

These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. owner notification began november 2, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 00V284000 or campaign 00L07.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V284000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V284000?

NHTSA recall 00V284000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on September 21, 2000. It addresses: Ford/fmvss 303/label. The recall affects approximately 4,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V284000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00L07. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.