Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01V114000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V114000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 151,000 affected units, FORD/FUEL TANK CRACKS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. if the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. owner notification began april 19, 2001. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V114000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2001-04-05T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fuel tank cracks
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 151,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01S14
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. if the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur.
Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. owner notification began april 19, 2001. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-68qk_at3a~m49s
NHTSA ID: 01V114000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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