Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #99V093002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V093002 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 102,700 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 301, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through june 4, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." contact between the fuel tank and a fuel tank locator bracket during a front barrier impact test resulted in a cut in the tank, resulting in fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank locator bracket with a similar bracket whose design has been revised to incorporate more rounded surfaces where contact with the tank occurs.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V093002
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1999-04-27T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fmvss 301
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 102,700

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through june 4, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." contact between the fuel tank and a fuel tank locator bracket during a front barrier impact test resulted in a cut in the tank, resulting in fuel leakage.
Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel tank locator bracket with a similar bracket whose design has been revised to incorporate more rounded surfaces where contact with the tank occurs.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-xc4d-tkbj.w924
NHTSA ID: 99V093002
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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