F 350 4WD Super Duty V8-6.4L DSL Turbo (2008)
Fuel Tank Shield: Recalls
Recall 08V191000: Fuel Tank Impact Non-Compliance
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Ford/F-250 2008
Ford/F-350 2008
MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company
MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 18, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V191000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 64754
SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling 64,754 M/Y 2008 F-250 and F-350 single rear wheel, 4X4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks 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.
CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
REMEDY:
Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before May 26, 2008. Owners may contact
Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NOTES:
Ford recall No. 08C04. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.