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NHTSA 00V284📅 Sep 22, 2000

2000 Ford E-250 & 2000 Ford E-350 + 3 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."

💥 The risk

These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.

🔧 The fix

Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
00V284000
Manufacturer recall #
00L07
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 11, 2000
Built
Mar 31, 1998 – Sep 20, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 00V284 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 00V284?

2000 Ford E-250 & 2000 Ford E-350 + 3 more. 4,500 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.