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Safety recall · 89V141000

Fuel system: selector devices Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on August 15, 1989. It covers about 1,100 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V141000
Reported
Aug 15, 1989
Vehicles
1,100
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed.

The risk

Fuel could be transferred from one tank to the other,possibly resulting in fuel overflow and spillage, in presence of an ignitionsource, a fire could occur.

The fix

REPLACE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.

Contacts

System: fuel line assembly.Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks.

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 89V141000.
  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
1990 Ford F15005F
1990 Ford F25007F
1990 Ford F35007F

Questions

Is the 89V141000 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 89V141000?

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 89V141000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on August 15, 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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