NHTSA recall 97V-041 (97V041000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 20, 1997 - about 3 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V041000
Also written as: 97V-041
Reported: March 20, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~3
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 AND FD1460 DIESEL ENGINES AND OPTIONAL MANUAL FUEL SHUTOFF SYSTEMS. THE HAND CONTROL OF THE MANUAL FUEL SHUTOFF SYSTEM, MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL, IS LABELED WITH THE WORDS "SHUTOFF FUEL LOCK", AND THESE WORDS ARE NOT ILLUMINATED OTHER THAN BY THE CAB'S INTERIOR LIGHTS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."

Why it is dangerous

DUE TO THE LACK OF ILLUMINATION AND INCOMPLETE LABELING OF THE MANUAL FUEL SHUTOFF SYSTEM, A DRIVER MAY NOT IDENTIFY THE HAND CONTROL TO SHUT OFF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL FUEL SHUTOFF SYSTEM WITH THE STANDARD AUTOMATIC KEY-OFF FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-041 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Louisville - 1997

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