1981 FORD E350 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 81V026000 on 03/10/1981
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1980 - 07/31/1980
- Affected:
- 254
- Defect:
- There are three pinch bolts that connect two universal joints in the steering column and gearbox. pinch bolts may not be properly tightened. steering may bind or lock up.
- Correction:
- The steering column shaft cover will be removed by disengaging and removing the self tapping screws in order to securely fasten the pinch bolts.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: light trucks.system: steering; power steering, pinch bolt.consequences of defect: driver might experience loss of steering control, whichcould result in an accident.
- Campaign:
- 84V034000 on 04/04/1984
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1979 - 11/30/1983
- Affected:
- 4,000
- Defect:
- Attaching bolts on fuel tank supports may not have been adequately tightened; also, the supports are too thin. high levels of stress, which could occur under normal operating conditions, could cause cracks to develop in the support straps. if the fuel tank supports fracture, the fuel tank will slip from the normal position, and fuel leakage could result.
- Correction:
- Fuel tank supports and fasteners will be replaced without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description:shuttle buses equipped with mid-ship fuel tank supports.system: fuel systems; fuel tank supports.consequences of defect: fuel leakage may lead to a vehicle fire and personalinjury.
1981 FORD E350 TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- 83-16-23
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 985A29
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc
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