NHTSA recall 80V145000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Ford F100 and 3 more
Reported Nov 10, 19806,260 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Sep 1, 1980 – Oct 1, 1980
The defect
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.
The remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner.