NHTSA recall 10V398000
Engine and engine cooling
Ford F-650 SD and 1 more
Reported Sep 9, 20103,469 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 10V01Built Oct 11, 2006 – Jan 13, 2009
The defect
Ford IS recalling certain model year 2008-2009 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with caterpillar C7 engine. the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
Ford IS working with caterpillar to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on september 8, 2010. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or ford at 1-866-436-7332.