Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V197000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V197000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 103 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles do not contain a fuel tank shield at the front right corner of the mid-ship fuel tank. In the event of a frontal impact, excessive fuel spillage from the fuel tank may occur. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

Corrective Action

Dealer will install the necessary fuel tank shield without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V197000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-09-11T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:attachments

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 103

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles do not contain a fuel tank shield at the front right corner of the mid-ship fuel tank. In the event of a frontal impact, excessive fuel spillage from the fuel tank may occur. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will install the necessary fuel tank shield without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 78V197000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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