Recall
Ford F350 — 85V127000
NHTSA ID
85V127000
Make
Ford
Model
F350
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-10-15
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Units Affected
32,400
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE POLYETHYLENE NUTS WHICH HOLD THE FUEL SENDER UNIT MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE UNIT TO LOOSEN AND LEAK GASOLINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE AROUND THE SENDER-TO-TANK SEAL OR SPILLAGE DURING FUEL FILL COULD OCCUR AND CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER RETAINERS.