Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Bi-Fuel Cng Pickup Trucks And Bi-Fuel Cng Vans, Modified By Cfi Control Systems, Inc., Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 303, “Fuel System Integrity Of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles.” The Label Affixed To The Fuel Filler Door By The Vehicle Modifier Contains The InspeCTIon Date And Expiration Date Of The Cng Tank. However, It Does Not Contain The Statement “See InstruCTIons On The Fuel Container For InspeCTIon And Service Life.”
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
E-350
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
00V284000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
These Vehicles Do Not Comply With The Requirements.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided A Label With The Required Statement, Along With InstruCTIons For Affixing The Label At The Fuel Filler Door. Owner Notification Began November 2, 2000. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19980331
End Of Manufacture
20000920
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4500
Date Owners Notified
20001111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20000921
Make Campaign Number
00L07
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
303