Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #09V231000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V231000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 65 affected units, FRAME RAIL FUEL TANK GUARD BRACKETS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling 65 my 2008-2009 e-350 and my 2009 e450 cutaway vehicles equipped with school bus prep packages for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles may not have been assembled with the fuel tank protection brackets that are required for school bus applications.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect for proper fuel tank protection bracket installation and install brackets free of charge. the recall began on june 26, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V231000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2009-06-23T00:00:00
Subject: Frame rail fuel tank guard brackets
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 65

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09C08
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling 65 my 2008-2009 e-350 and my 2009 e450 cutaway vehicles equipped with school bus prep packages for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles may not have been assembled with the fuel tank protection brackets that are required for school bus applications.
Consequence Summary: In certain types of very severe crashes, the fuel tank may be damaged and result in a leak. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect for proper fuel tank protection bracket installation and install brackets free of charge. the recall began on june 26, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ynmn-phs8_ppbd
NHTSA ID: 09V231000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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