NHTSA recall 04V-200 (04V200000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported April 26, 2004 - about 371 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V200000
Also written as: 04V-200
Manufacturer number: 04S14
Reported: April 26, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~371
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK WITH LOCALIZED DEPRESSIONS IN THE FUEL TANK WALL AT THE SEAM BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK. IF A DEPRESSION IS LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY PERMEATE THE FUEL TANK WALL RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR, OR THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY ILLUMINATE.

Why it is dangerous

IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-200 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-150 - 2004

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