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2008-2009 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 recall: tank assembly

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 23, 2009. It covers about 65 vehicles.

vehicles affected
65
reported
Jun 23, 2009
owners notified
Jun 30, 2009
related complaints
4

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 09V231000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about fuel system problems.

2008 Ford E-3502009 Ford E-3502009 Ford E-450

Questions about recall 09V231000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 09V231000, reported on June 23, 2009, covers about 65 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V231000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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