1993 Ford L800 Recalls

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August 19th, 1994
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
August 19th, 1994
Units Effected
3,200
NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V154000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1990
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1993
Date of Owner Notification: November 4th, 1994

Defect Summary:
THE LABELS REMINDING OPERATORS CLOSING THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER VALVES TO REOPEN THE VALVES BEFORE OPERATING THE ENGINES WERE OMITTED. IF THE TANKS ARE OVER HALF FULL AND VEHICLE OPERATION WAS RESUMED WITHOUT REOPENING THE FUEL TANK CROSS-OVER VALVES, PRESSURE COULD BUILD IN ONE OF THE TANKS.

Consequence Summary:
PRESSURE BUILD-UP COULD RESULT IN RUPTURE OF A FUEL TANK AND SPILLING DIESEL FUEL, WHICH CAN CAUSE A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A PAIR OF LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABELS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60ENGINES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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