Recalls for F100 FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, Jan 26, 1979
A recall was issued on Jan 26, 1979 for F100 FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING problems. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A FUEL TANK SHIELD AT THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER OF THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE COULD RESULT.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE REQUIRED FUEL TANK SHIELD WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CABS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION,COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.