Auxillary tank: selector devicesRecall 89V-141 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V-141 covers 1,100 Ford vehicles for a auxillary tank: selector devices problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
SYSTEM:FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS.
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, 1989 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.