NHTSA Campaign 80V103000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Aug 6, 1980 · 24,400 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. AS A RESULT, THEY DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY", DUE TO EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE UPON FRONTAL IMPACT.
Remedy
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A FUEL TANK SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F100 | 1980 | 24,400 |
| FORD | F150 | 1980 | 24,400 |
| FORD | F250 | 1980 | 24,400 |
| FORD | F350 | 1980 | 24,400 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 80V103000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.