Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 83V-094 · 1984 Ford E-350
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 83V-094 covers 283 1984 Ford E-350 for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V094000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FUEL SUPPLY TUBES INSTALLED IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE TOO SHORT. CONSEQUENTLY, FLEXIBLE HOSES THAT ATTACH TO THE TUBES MAY BE TAUT AND THIS WOULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE DURABILITY OF HOSE CONNECTIONS. IN THE EVENT OF HOSE SEPARATION, SOME FUEL SPILLAGE WOULD OCCUR.
The fix
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL HOSE OF THE CORRECT LENGTH.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.5 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL SUPPLY TUBES (FRONT).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITIONCOULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1983 to August 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.