NHTSA Campaign 86V111000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Aug 14, 1986 · 730 vehicles affected
What's wrong
TRUCKS FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, IN A 30 MPH FRONT ANGULAR BARRIER TEST IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE OMISSION OF THE NOSE SHIELD ON MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE TRUCKS WHICH DO NOT MEET THE FMVSS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL NOSE SHIELD ON THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F250 | 1985 | 730 |
| FORD | F250 | 1986 | 730 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 86V111000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.