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1997 Ford L8500 and Ford Louisville recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 20, 1997. It covers about 3 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3
reported
Mar 20, 1997
owners notified
Mar 11, 1997

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fd1060 and fd1460 diesel engines and optional manual fuel shutoff systems. The hand control of the manual fuel shutoff system, mounted on the vehicle's instrument panel, is labeled with the words "shutoff fuel lock", and these words are not illuminated other than by the cab's interior lights. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays."
Risk
Due to the lack of illumination and incomplete labeling of the manual fuel shutoff system, a driver may not identify the hand control to shut off fuel supply to the engine.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the manual fuel shutoff system with the standard automatic key-off fuel control system.

Recall number 97V041000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 97V041000

Is there a recall on the 1997 Ford L8500 and Ford Louisville hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 97V041000, reported on March 20, 1997, covers about 3 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V041000?

Dealers will replace the manual fuel shutoff system with the standard automatic key-off fuel control system.

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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