Vehicle recall 84V034000 · March 23, 1984
1980-1984 Ford E-350
Attaching bolts on fuel tank supports may not have been adequately tightened; also, the supports are too thin.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Attaching bolts on fuel tank supports may not have been adequately tightened; also, the supports are too thin. High levels of stress, which could occur under normal operating conditions, could cause cracks to develop in the support straps. If the fuel tank supports fracture, the fuel tank will slip from the normal position, and fuel leakage could result.
- Remedy
- Fuel tank supports and fasteners will be replaced without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description:shuttle buses equipped with mid-ship fuel tank supports.system: fuel systems; fuel tank supports.consequences of defect: fuel leakage may lead to a vehicle fire and personalinjury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V034000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 23, 1984
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 18, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
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