Recall 83V047000: 1983 Ford F-250 and 1 other model

Report received

May 2, 1983

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

1,800vehicles

Model years

1983

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

In a collision, bolts may damage or pierce a fuel line, causing fuel spillage. Affected vehicles may not be capable of meeting the minimum fuel leakage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity".

Remedy

The dealer will replace the existing 2.18 inch bolts in the left front fender apron with one inch long bolts at no charge.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1983 Ford F-2501 complaints
• 1983 Ford F-3501 complaints