Vehicle recall 94V154000 · August 15, 1994
Ford L800, L900 and 1 more model
The labels reminding operators closing the fuel tank crossover valves to reopen the valves before operating the engines were omitted.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The labels reminding operators closing the fuel tank crossover valves to reopen the valves before operating the engines were omitted. If the tanks are over half full and vehicle operation was resumed without reopening the fuel tank cross-over valves, pressure could build in one of the tanks.
- Consequence
- Pressure build-up could result in rupture of a fuel tank and spilling diesel fuel, which can cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners will be mailed a pair of labels and installation instructions. If the owner prefers, a dealer can install the labels.
- Notes
- System: fuel; fuel tank assembly.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with detroit diesel series 60ENGINES.NOTE: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V154000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 1994
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 4, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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