Recall 82V127000
Structure › Frame And Members › Underbody Shields — Ford · reported 13 Dec 1982 · 67 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
FUEL SYSTEM ON THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT PROJECTILE FUEL TANK SHIELDS.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE FUEL TANK SHIELD WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 19 GALLON MID-SHIP FUEL TANKSAND TWO-PIECE DRIVE SHAFTS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FUEL TANK SHIELDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, EXCESSIVE FUELSPILLAGE MAY RESULT. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE ANDPASSENGER INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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