Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #99V093001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V093001 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 293,650 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 301, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 6" and 8" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through march 21, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." six attachment bolts (m12 bolts) may have been damaged during the 30 mph front barrier test allowing the bolts to shift or become detached, resulting in fuel spillage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will augment the box-to-chassis attachment by installing box-to-chassis retaining cables.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V093001
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1999-04-27T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fmvss 301
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 293,650

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 6" and 8" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through march 21, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." six attachment bolts (m12 bolts) may have been damaged during the 30 mph front barrier test allowing the bolts to shift or become detached, resulting in fuel spillage.
Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will augment the box-to-chassis attachment by installing box-to-chassis retaining cables.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-bjh4_9fpv~zpsz
NHTSA ID: 99V093001
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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