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1981 Ford F350 Recalls
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'81 Ford F-350 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
FEB 13, 1981 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
26
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 13, 1981
Model Affected:
1981 FORD F350
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE SPECIFIED FUEL TANK SHIELD WHICH PREVENTS DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND DRIVELINE COMPONENTS. DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST, AS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY", FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequence:
Remedy:
VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE EXISTING SEPARATE SKID PLATE OR FUEL TANK SHIELD REMOVED (WHICHEVER WAS INSTALLED ON VEHICLE). A SPECIAL COMBINATION SKID PLATE/FUEL TANK SHIELD ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED IN ITS PLACE FREE OF CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
26
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAR 15, 1982 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
12500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 15, 1982
Model Affected:
1981 FORD F350
Summary:
THE REINFORCEMENT FOR THE IN-BOX SPARE TIRE CARRIER MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED USING INCORRECT HEX HEAD BOLTS. IF THE CARRIER AND REINFORCEMENT ATTACHING BOLTS ARE INCORRECT, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE TIRE SIDEWALL TO BE DAMAGED OR WEAKENED BY EXTENDED CONTACT WITH THE SHARP EDGES OF THE BOLT HEADS.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOLTS AND ANY DAMAGED SPARE TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
12500
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
NOV 10, 1980 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
6260
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 10, 1980
Model Affected:
1981 FORD F350
Summary:
DURING A CHANGE IN ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, CERTAIN OF THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK STRAPS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISLOCATED. AS A RESULT, THEY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELOCATE FUEL TANK STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
6260
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAR 20, 1981 |
| Component: |
WHEELS:RIM |
| Model Affected: |
F350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
450
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 20, 1981
Model Affected:
1981 FORD F350
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE DISC PORTION OF THE WHEEL WELDED TO THE RIM DURING MANUFACTURE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WHEEL COULD BE SUBJECT TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THE RIM AND TIRE FROM THE WHEEL DISC.
Consequence:
Remedy:
SUSPECT WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
450
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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