Storage: auxillary tankRecall 89V-114 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V-114 covers 3,000 Ford vehicles for a storage: auxillary tank problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V114000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
SYSTEM:FUEL TANK SHIELDS/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:4 X 2 PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 133 INCH WHEELBASE AND MANUALTRANSMISSIONS.
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 July 1, 1988 to April 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.