Recall
Ford E350 — 87V111000
NHTSA ID
87V111000
Make
Ford
Model
E350
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1987-07-16
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Units Affected
250
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
FUEL LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT FUEL TANK IN THE AREA OF THE VAPOR VALVE GROMMET. GROMMET MAY SPLIT DUE TO COMPRESSIVE LOAD WHEN INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM VAPOR VALVE AND BECOME THE SOURCE OFFUEL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF A NEWLY DESIGNED VAPOR VALVE GROMMET.