Ford · Canada · Crit
Ford E350, E450 Cutaway Chassis Cab +1 more: Fuel System
Affects Ford E350, E450 Cutaway Chassis Cab, E350 Cutaway Chassis Cab · 2008–2009 — about 42 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain E-350 and E-450 cutaway vehicles with school bus prep packages and some Econoline E-350 vans, certain frame rail tank guard brackets may have been omitted during vehicle assembly. These brackets are intended to prevent frame edge to fuel tank contact during a vehicle crash. As these vehicles were not evaluated for compliance without the use of brackets, their performance during a vehicle crash is thereby unknown. Should the tank be damaged enough to cause a fuel leak a vehicle fire could ensue, which may result in personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if missing, install the brackets.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.