Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #99V309000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V309000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 70,116 affected units, FORD/FUEL TANK CRACKS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: minivans which were originally sold or currently registered in the following hot weather states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, california (10 southern counties), florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada (clark county only), oklahoma, south carolina and texas, can develop cracks in the fuel tank in the forward strap area of the standard 20 gallon tank due to a combination of factors that are present in certain very hot areas of the country.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a brace assembly at the strap bolt hole location and replace the tank strap with a revised, longer strap. dealers will also inspect the tanks for leaks. if a leak exists and is the result of a crack in the fuel tank, the tank will be replaced in addition to the installation of a spacer and longer strap.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V309000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1999-11-02T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fuel tank cracks
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 70,116

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 99R33
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: minivans which were originally sold or currently registered in the following hot weather states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, california (10 southern counties), florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada (clark county only), oklahoma, south carolina and texas, can develop cracks in the fuel tank in the forward strap area of the standard 20 gallon tank due to a combination of factors that are present in certain very hot areas of the country.
Consequence Summary: These cracks could result in fuel leakage if they propagate through the wall of the tank.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a brace assembly at the strap bolt hole location and replace the tank strap with a revised, longer strap. dealers will also inspect the tanks for leaks. if a leak exists and is the result of a crack in the fuel tank, the tank will be replaced in addition to the installation of a spacer and longer strap.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-z3y6-bkjy_8aj3
NHTSA ID: 99V309000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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