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Safety recall · 89V114000

Fuel system: auxillary tank Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on July 14, 1989. It covers about 3,000 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V114000
Reported
Jul 14, 1989
Vehicles
3,000
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Shields on the fronts of the midship mounted fuel tanks were omitted during assembly.

The risk

Trucks would not comply with 30 mph impact test offmvss no. 301, Fuel system integrity.

The fix

INSTALL FUEL TANK SHIELDS.

Contacts

System: fuel tank shields/fmvss 301.Vehicle description: 4 x 2 pickup trucks with 133 inch wheelbase and manualtransmissions.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V114000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1989 Ford F15004D
1989 Ford F25006D
1989 Ford F35005D

Questions

Is the 89V114000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V114000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V114000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 14, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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