NHTSA recall 93V-125 (93V125000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 2, 1993 - about 1,131,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V125000
Also written as: 93V-125
Reported: August 2, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~1,131,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.

Why it is dangerous

SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-125 when calling a dealer.

Affected 7 models

Ford F-150 - 1991, 1992, 1993

Ford F-250 - 1991, 1992, 1993

Ford F-350 - 1991, 1992, 1993

Ford F-Super Duty - 1993

Ford F150 - 1990

Ford F250 - 1990

Ford F350 - 1990

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.