Recall
Ford Ranger — 83V115000
NHTSA ID
83V115000
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1983-11-07
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Units Affected
1,548
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL OR VAPOR LINE DAMAGE CAUSED WHEN AN INCORRECT PROCEDURE WAS USED IN TIGHTENING BOLTS ON ADJACENT COMPONENTS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO A LOOSE CROSS MEMBER THAT SUPPORTS IT.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, WHEN NECESSARY, FUEL AND VAPOR LINES WILL BE REPLACED AND THE CROSS MEMBER WILL BE TIGHTENED.