Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / RANGER 1983-1984
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Receipt Date: JUL 09, 1984
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 84V082000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 302,500
Summary:
IF TRUCK IS STRUCK FROM THE SIDE, THE CAP ON THE FUEL TANK COULD BECOME UNSEALED, ALLOWING UNSAFE LEAKAGE OF FUEL. THIS IS A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, “FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY”. LEAKAGE CAN BE CAUSED BY AN ORANGE-COLORED PLASTIC DIESEL FUEL INFORMATION RING WHICH IS FOUND AROUND THE FUEL TANK NECK, OR BY THE TETHER.
Consequence:
SEE ABOVE.
Remedy:
UPON INSPECTION, FUEL CAP TETHERS WILL BE REPLACED OR DIESEL FUEL INFORMATION RINGS WILL BE REMOVED.
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MID SHIP FUEL TANK, TETHERED FUEL FILLER PIPE CAPS OR DIESEL ENGINES. SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL CAPS (LOCKING AND NON-LOCKING). CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS OR BYSTANDERS.
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