Ford 429 my 2009 ford econoline E-350 and E-450 cutaway school bus prep package vehicles manufactured from april 22, 2008 through march 2, 2009, to reposition the upper fuel tank protection bracket on the frame rail.
The short version
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported a problem with the tank assembly mounting. Here is what owners need to know.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS RECALLING 429 MY 2009 FORD ECONOLINE E-350 AND E-450 CUTAWAY SCHOOL BUS PREP PACKAGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 22, 2008 THROUGH MARCH 2, 2009, TO REPOSITION THE UPPER FUEL TANK PROTECTION BRACKET ON THE FRAME RAIL.
IN CERTAIN TYPES OF VERY SEVERE CRASHES, THE FUEL TANK MAY BE DAMAGED AND RESULT IN A LEAK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE UPPER FUEL TANK PROTECTION BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 09V-112.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Ford E-350 |
| 2009 | Ford E-450 |
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