Recalls for F100 FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, June 02, 1977
A recall was issued on June 02, 1977 for F100 FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING problems. THE UPPER SUPPORT STRAP NUTS, ATTACHING THE FUEL TANK, WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS MAY ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH AND FALL TO THE GROUND.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL TIGHTEN ATTACHING NUTS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK, AT NO COST TO OWNER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A SEPARATED FUEL TANK WOULD POSE A TRAFFIC HAZARD ONTHE ROAD. FUEL TANK MAY ALSO LEAK, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY TO PASSENGERS.