NHTSA recall 08V-523 (08V523000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported October 8, 2008 - about 213 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V523000
Also written as: 08V-523
Reported: October 8, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~213
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ROUSH IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 FORD F-150 TRUCKS ALTERED TO OPERATE USING LIQUID PROPANE INJECTION. THE HYDRO-CARBON PAPER AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE OF THE AIRBOX LID WITH ADHESIVE MAY BECOME DISLODGED DURING OPERATION.

Why it is dangerous

THIS FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF PERFORMANCE, ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND, IN EXTREME CASES, A STALLING OF THE VEHICLE DURING OPERATION WITHOUT NOTICE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIRBOX LID WITH A NEW ONE THAT INCLUDES THE HYDRO-CARBON PAPER WHICH HAS BEEN AFFIXED USING AN ADHESIVE PROMOTER AND GREATER PRESSURE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROUSH AT 1-866-307-6788.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-523 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-150 - 2007, 2008

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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