EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger vehicle F-150 & F-250 Ford — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1182/11
Summary
null If operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months, one or both fuel tank straps could potentially fracture. Strap fracture may result in the fuel tank contacting the ground. If the fuel tank contacts the ground and develops a leak while driving, there is a potential risk of fire.
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Product
Passenger vehicle F-150 & F-250 — Ford
- Brand
- Ford
- Name / model
- Vehicles built between 1/8/97 and 31/7/04.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Pick-up truck
What is the risk?
- null If operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months, one or both fuel tank straps could potentially fracture. Strap fracture may result in the fuel tank contacting the ground. If the fuel tank contacts the ground and develops a leak while driving, there is a potential risk of fire.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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