Fuel Tank Recall

[FX4Driver]

I just got info from AutoWeek in an e-mail about a recall for the fuel tanks on some 2008 SuperDuties. The info below is from NHTSA's web page:

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FORD / F-250 2008
FORD / F-350 2008
Recall Number: 08V191000 Summary: FORD IS RECALLING 64,754 MY 2008 F-250 AND F-350 SINGLE REAR WHEEL, 4X4, 156 INCH WHEEL BASE PICK UP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO PIECE DRIVE SHAFT FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE FUEL SPILLAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." 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. Consequence: FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MAY 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 08C04. CUSTOMERS 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.

[installking]

must be the other recall the service writer just told me about and why i wont get my rig back tonight!!

[t613]

Just a quick question... The 156" wheelbase is the Crew cab, short bed, right? Thanks, Tim

[FX4Driver]

Originally Posted by t613

Just a quick question... The 156" wheelbase is the Crew cab, short bed, right? Thanks, Tim

That is correct.

[Stymie]

ya, i just read about that one. was on the ford website and entered my vin. just another reason to hate my truck.

[Stymie]

took the truck in yesterday and had the recall done.