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Ford F-250 Recall 86V111: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

NHTSA campaign 86V111, reported August 14, 1986, 730 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V111FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Problem
TRUCKS FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, IN A 30 MPH FRONT ANGULAR BARRIER TEST IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE OMISSION OF THE NOSE SHIELD ON MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE TRUCKS WHICH DO NOT MEET THE FMVSS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Risk
Remedy
INSTALL NOSE SHIELD ON THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/SHIELD FMVSS NO. 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F-250 4X4 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS 133 INCH WHEEL BASE.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-25019851986