NHTSA Recall #82V024000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
12,500 F-350s recalled
1981 FORD F350 -- The reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been attached using incorrect hex head bolts. If the carrier and reinforcement attaching bolts are incorrect, the potential exists for the tire sidewall to be damaged or weakened by extended contact with the sharp edges of the bolt heads.
Dealer will replace bolts and any damaged spare tires at no cost to owner. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #82V024000 »
NHTSA Recall #81V035000 WHEELS:RIM
450 F-350s recalled
1981 FORD F350 -- Certain vehicles may not have had the disc portion of the wheel welded to the rim during manufacture. Consequently, the wheel could be subject to sudden separation of the rim and tire from the wheel disc.
Suspect wheels will be inspected and replaced, if necessary, at no charge. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #81V035000 »
NHTSA Recall #81V023000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
26 F-350s recalled
1981 FORD F350 -- Certain vehicles may have been assembled without the specified fuel tank shield which prevents direct contact between the fuel tank and driveline components. During a 30 mph frontal barrier impact test, as specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 301, "Fuel System Integrity", fuel leakage may occur.
Vehicles will have the existing separate skid plate or fuel tank shield removed (whichever was installed on vehicle). A special combination skid plate/fuel tank shield assembly will be installed in its place free of charge. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #81V023000 »
NHTSA Recall #80V145000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
6,260 F-350s recalled
1981 FORD F350 -- During a change in assembly procedures, certain of the mid-ship fuel tank straps may have been improperly installed or mislocated. As a result, they fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 301, "Fuel System Integrity". in the event of a collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur.
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #80V145000 »