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Ford E-350 Econoline Recalls
| Recall Date: |
FEB 26, 1981 |
| Component: |
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Units Affected: |
254
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 26, 1981
Model Affected:
1981 FORD E350
Summary:
THERE ARE THREE PINCH BOLTS THAT CONNECT TWO UNIVERSAL JOINTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEARBOX. PINCH BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. STEERING MAY BIND OR LOCK UP.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COVER WILL BE REMOVED BY DISENGAGING AND REMOVING THE SELF TAPPING SCREWS IN ORDER TO SECURELY FASTEN THE PINCH BOLTS.
Units Affected:
254
Notes:
IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC.
| Recall Date: |
MAR 23, 1984 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Units Affected: |
4000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 23, 1984
Model Affected:
1981 FORD E350
Summary:
ATTACHING BOLTS ON FUEL TANK SUPPORTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED; ALSO, THE SUPPORTS ARE TOO THIN. HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS, WHICH COULD OCCUR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, COULD CAUSE CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN THE SUPPORT STRAPS. IF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS FRACTURE, THE FUEL TANK WILL SLIP FROM THE NORMAL POSITION, AND FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
FUEL TANK SUPPORTS AND FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units Affected:
4000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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1981 Ford E-350 Econoline
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