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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
Recall 00V165000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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