Ford F-250, Super Duty +1 more: Fuel System

Affects Ford F-250, Super Duty, F-350 · 1999 — about 8K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain regular cab 4X2 and 4X4 pick-ups with 6 and 8 foot box, the pick-up box attachments may be damaged during the 48 km/h front barrier test. During the subsequent static rollover test required by C.M.V.S.S. 301- Fuel System Integrity, a pick-up box with damaged attachments may shift or become detached, and may result in fuel spillage exceeding the rate specified in the Standard. Correction: Revised pick-up box attachments will be installed on affected vehicles.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational