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NHTSA recall 96V146000

Structure › Frame and members

Ford F-250 and 2 more

Reported Aug 1, 1996200 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Feb 8, 1996 – Feb 9, 1996

The defect

The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that IS generally used. this gusset IS the attachment point for the rear strap of the mid-ship fuel tank.

The risk

The subject fasteners can separate causing in the rear strap of the affected fuel tank to become disconnected. a loose or disconnected rear strap allows the fuel tank to possibly contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the crossmember gusset fasteners with the specified alternative fasteners (bolts).

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford F-250
1996
Ford F-350
1996
Ford F Super Duty
1996

Notes

Owner notification: owner notification IS expected to begin august 26, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.