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NHTSARecalled Sep 11, 1978 · #78V197000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN A FUEL TANK SHIELD AT THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER OF THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY OCCUR. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY FUEL TANK SHIELD WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice