Vehicle recall 00V165000 · June 8, 2000
Ride Away Ford E150 and Ford E250
Vehicle description: conversion vans.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: conversion vans. The rear axle can hit the fuel filler hose causing it to disconnect from the fuel tank, spilling fuel onto the ground.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear end for sagging and ensure that the rear end is at OEM specifications.
- Notes
- Owner notification began August 25, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ride-away at 1-603-437-4444. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V165000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 8, 2000
- Filed by
- RIDE-AWAY CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 25, 2000
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ride Away Ford E150 (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Ride Away Ford E250 (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
Has your Ride Away been repaired?
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