NHTSA Recall 80V145000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1980-11-10. An estimated 6,260 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DURING A CHANGE IN ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, CERTAIN OF THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK STRAPS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISLOCATED. AS A RESULT, THEY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELOCATE FUEL TANK STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL SPILLAGE RESULTING FROM AN ACCIDENT COULD CAUSE AVEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.