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Recall 09V-231

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2008 to 2009 Ford E-350 and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-231
Reported
June 23, 2009
Vehicles affected
65 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The 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.

The fix

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-[removed] or through the internet at [link removed]

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford 09c08.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles