Recall 09V231000: Fuel Tank Protection Bracket

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Ford/E-350 2008-2009

Ford/E-450 2009

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 16, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V231000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 65

SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling 65 M/Y 2008-2009 E-350 and M/Y 2009 E450 Cutaway vehicles equipped with school bus prep packages for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "Fuel System Integrity." These vehicles may not have been assembled with the fuel tank protection brackets that are required for school bus applications.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect for proper fuel tank protection bracket installation and install brackets free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before June 26, 2009. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 09C08. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.