Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #81V023000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V023000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 26 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles may have been assembled without the specified fuel tank shield which prevents direct contact between the fuel tank and driveline components. During a 30 mph frontal barrier impact test, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity", fuel leakage may occur.

Corrective Action

Vehicles will have the existing separate skid plate or fuel tank shield removed (whichever was installed on vehicle). A special combination skid plate/fuel tank shield assembly will be installed in its place free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V023000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1981-02-13T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:attachments

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 26

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain vehicles may have been assembled without the specified fuel tank shield which prevents direct contact between the fuel tank and driveline components. During a 30 mph frontal barrier impact test, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity", fuel leakage may occur.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Vehicles will have the existing separate skid plate or fuel tank shield removed (whichever was installed on vehicle). A special combination skid plate/fuel tank shield assembly will be installed in its place free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cxca.i8h5-r8ib

NHTSA ID: 81V023000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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