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NHTSA recall 08V191000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company

April 25, 2008report date
64,754units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." During a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage.

Why it matters: Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

The fix: Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2008.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2008 Ford F-250, 2008 Ford F-350.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V191000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.