Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Were Built With Aft-Of-Axle Fuel Tanks Which Were Not Authorized By Light Truck Engineering. As A Result, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, “Fuel System Integrity”, Due To Possible Fuel Tank Leakage When Impacted From The Rear.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
F350
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
77V222000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And Replace Aft-Of-Axle Fuel Tank With The Correct Tank, Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
19780104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19771215
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301