Vehicle recall 83V047000 · May 2, 1983
Ford F-250 and F-350
In a collision, bolts may damage or pierce a fuel line, causing fuel spillage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- In a collision, bolts may damage or pierce a fuel line, causing fuel spillage. Affected vehicles may not be capable of meeting the minimum fuel leakage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity".
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the existing 2.18 inch bolts in the left front fender apron with one inch long bolts at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 6.9 liter diesel engines.system: structure; fender apron attaching bolts.consequences of defect: excessive length bolts have the potential to contactand damage the fuel line during vehicle impacts. Fuel leakage in the presenceof a source of ignition could result in a fire.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V047000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 1983
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 31, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-250 (1983): 1983
- Ford F-350 (1983): 1983
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