Personal Injury Law

Ford Motor Co. Recalls F-250, F-350 Trucks for Fire Hazard

By Chrissie Cole

Ford Motor Company will officially announce an automobile recall of 64,754 of its 2008 F-250 and F-350 trucks due to potential fire hazard in late May.

The trucks do not conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard imposed to maintain "fuel system integrity" and prevent fuel leaks, according to federal regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

NHTSA warned on its Web site that single-rear-wheel versions of the trucks with 4-wheel drive and the 156-inch wheel base, equipped with a two-piece drive shaft contain a fuel tank system that can rupture or leak in a crash.

"During a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage," according to the NHTSA Web site.

The agency warns that fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source can start a fire.

Ford dealers will install a bracket in the recalled trucks to fix the safety concerns. The recall number is 080C04. For more information truck owners can contact Ford directly at 1-800-392-3673 or NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on April 30, 2008 (boomark / email).