NHTSA Recall # | 36063 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V266000 |
MFG Compaign # | 05S33 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 SD |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 20/06/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/05/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/06/05 |
Report created | 09/06/05 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 78675 |
Defect summary | On certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5. 4l or 6. 8l gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form. |
Consequence summary | The fuel line may separate at the connection to the main fuel bundle. If the fuel line separates, an operator may notice a gasoline odor and/or fuel on the ground, loss of power, and the engine will eventually stall. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. The recall began on june 20, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
Recall notes | Ford recall no. 05s33. Customers may also 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. |