NHTSA Recall 78V069000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Structure. Reported 1978-04-04. An estimated 284,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSTALL A PAIR OF FRONT BUMPER BRACKET EXTENSION PLATES TO SUPPLY ADDED PROTECTION FOR THIS FUEL LINE CONNECTION.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM A VEHICLE COLLISION COULDLEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
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