NHTSA recall 98V-194 (98V194000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 19, 1998 - about 1,700 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V194000
Also written as: 98V-194
Reported: August 19, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,700
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR O-RING MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL. IF THE O-RING IS DAMAGED, FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.

Why it is dangerous

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-194 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford F-150 - 1999

Ford F-250 - 1999

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.