The problem
Trucks fail to meet requirement of fmvss no. 301, Fuel system integrity, in a 30 mph front angular barrier test impact because of the omission of the nose shield on midship fuel tank. Consequence of defect: in case of an accident, fuel spillage in the trucks which do not meet the fmvss increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Install nose shield on the midship fuel tank. Fuel tank.
Contacts
System: fuel tank/shield fmvss no. 301. Vehicle description: f-250 4x4 light duty trucks 133 inch wheel base.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V111000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.