Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #00V419002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V419002 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 394,000 affected units, FORD/FUEL TANK VENT HOSE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: minivans. the fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. cracks have developed in the vent hose. if (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the vent hose.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V419002

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2001-01-02T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/fuel tank vent hose

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 394,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 00S59

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: minivans. the fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. cracks have developed in the vent hose. if (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the vent hose.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vmsf-4jxs~3fz7

NHTSA ID: 00V419002

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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