5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Ford campaign no 203.vehicles equipped with 2.3 litre engines and holleymodel 5200 carburetors.possibility a power valve restrictor cross drillingplug installed at base of the carburetor fuel bowl may loosen or dislodgebecause of inadequate staking.a loose or missing plug would permit spillageof gasoline and cause an accumulation of underhood fuel vapors and thepotential for underhood fire.(correct by inspecting and applying epoxy sealerover plug and surroundings area of the fuel bowl).passenger vehicle.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect attaching u-nuts used to secure the rear bumper left isolator and bracket assembly. In the event of a rear-end collision, the u-nuts could contact and cut the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the attaching hardware, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; bumper assembly.consequences of defect: should fuel leakage occur in the presence of anignition source, a vehicle fire and serious passenger injuries could result.
DEFECT #3 - TIRES
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. These light trucks were incorrectly classified as passenger vehicles and were equipped with load range a instead of load range b tires. This could lead to inadvertent vehicle overloading.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and replace load range a with the proper load range b tires, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: tires.consequences of defect: overloading of tires could cause abnormal wear,possibly leading to tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.note: it is recommended that until the proper tires are mounted on the vehicle,the cargo payload should be limited to 200 lbs.
DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Posted on: 1983-03-11
Description
The flexible blade engine cooling fan blades may crack and break off. This may be caused by high blade stresses that can result from vibration during vehicle operation.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the defective engine cooling fan at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8 liter engines andoptional air conditioning.system: engine; engine cooling fan.consequences of defect: a blade fragment may separate from the fan assemblywithout prior warning. A broken blade or fragment may damage under-hoodcomponents.note: if the hood is open when blade separation occurs, persons near thevehicle could be seriously injured.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2007-08-24
Description
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective Action
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.