NHTSA recall 96V-146 (96V146000)

structure recall reported August 1, 1996 - about 200 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V146000
Also written as: 96V-146
Reported: August 1, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~200
Component: structure

What is being recalled

THE CROSSMEMBER FRAME GUSSETS WERE INSTALLED WITH UNDERSIZED THREADED FASTENERS FOLLOWING A BREAKDOWN OF THE PRODUCTION RIVET GUN THAT IS GENERALLY USED. THIS GUSSET IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE REAR STRAP OF THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK.

Why it is dangerous

THE SUBJECT FASTENERS CAN SEPARATE CAUSING IN THE REAR STRAP OF THE AFFECTED FUEL TANK TO BECOME DISCONNECTED. A LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED REAR STRAP ALLOWS THE FUEL TANK TO POSSIBLY CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CROSSMEMBER GUSSET FASTENERS WITH THE SPECIFIED ALTERNATIVE FASTENERS (BOLTS).

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-146 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford F-250 - 1996

Ford F-350 - 1996

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