NHTSA Campaign 94V154000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Aug 15, 1994 · 3,200 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE LABELS REMINDING OPERATORS CLOSING THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER VALVES TO REOPEN THE VALVES BEFORE OPERATING THE ENGINES WERE OMITTED. IF THE TANKS ARE OVER HALF FULL AND VEHICLE OPERATION WAS RESUMED WITHOUT REOPENING THE FUEL TANK CROSS-OVER VALVES, PRESSURE COULD BUILD IN ONE OF THE TANKS.
Consequence
PRESSURE BUILD-UP COULD RESULT IN RUPTURE OF A FUEL TANK AND SPILLING DIESEL FUEL, WHICH CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A PAIR OF LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABELS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | L800 | 1991 | 3,200 |
| FORD | L800 | 1992 | 3,200 |
| FORD | L800 | 1993 | 3,200 |
| FORD | L800 | 1994 | 3,200 |
| FORD | L900 | 1991 | 3,200 |
| FORD | L900 | 1992 | 3,200 |
| FORD | L900 | 1993 | 3,200 |
| FORD | L900 | 1994 | 3,200 |
| FORD | L9000 | 1991 | 3,200 |
| FORD | L9000 | 1992 | 3,200 |
| FORD | L9000 | 1993 | 3,200 |
| FORD | L9000 | 1994 | 3,200 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 94V154000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.