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Vehicle recall 09V231000 · June 23, 2009

Ford E-350 and E-450

Ford is recalling 65 my 2008-2009 E-350 and my 2009 E450 cutaway vehicles equipped with school bus prep packages for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor…

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Summary
Ford is recalling 65 my 2008-2009 E-350 and my 2009 E450 cutaway vehicles equipped with school bus prep packages for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles may not have been assembled with the fuel tank protection brackets that are required for school bus applications.
Consequence
In certain types of very severe crashes, the fuel tank may be damaged and result in a leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for proper fuel tank protection bracket installation and install brackets free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2009. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.
Notes
Ford 09C08.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
09V231000
Reported to NHTSA
June 23, 2009
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign
09C08
Owner notification
June 30, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected
65
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Recall 09V231000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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