Vehicle recall 03V282000 · August 5, 2003
2001-2003 Ford Econoline
On certain cutaway chassis cab with the school bus option, two brackets and two outrigger members are missing in the area of the fuel tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain cutaway chassis cab with the school bus option, two brackets and two outrigger members are missing in the area of the fuel tank.
- Consequence
- The brackets and outrigger members are intended to enhance crash performance.
- Remedy
- Ford will send technicians to the owner's location to inspect and add the brackets and outriggers as required. Owner notification began on September 3, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 03S06.CUSTOMERS can 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
- 03V282000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 5, 2003
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03S06
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 64
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Econoline (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
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