Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V041000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 3 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 101, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fd1060 and fd1460 diesel engines and optional manual fuel shutoff systems. the hand control of the manual fuel shutoff system, mounted on the vehicle's instrument panel, is labeled with the words "shutoff fuel lock", and these words are not illuminated other than by the cab's interior lights. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays."

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the manual fuel shutoff system with the standard automatic key-off fuel control system.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V041000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1997-03-20T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fmvss 101
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fd1060 and fd1460 diesel engines and optional manual fuel shutoff systems. the hand control of the manual fuel shutoff system, mounted on the vehicle's instrument panel, is labeled with the words "shutoff fuel lock", and these words are not illuminated other than by the cab's interior lights. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays."
Consequence Summary: Due to the lack of illumination and incomplete labeling of the manual fuel shutoff system, a driver may not identify the hand control to shut off fuel supply to the engine.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the manual fuel shutoff system with the standard automatic key-off fuel control system.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-4vfq~kb6k~kaqm
NHTSA ID: 97V041000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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