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NHTSA Recall 03V282000: Storage (fuel system)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 64 vehicles. It affects 2001–2003 Ford Econoline.

64
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2003
owners notified (September 3)
NHTSA campaign03V282000
Manufacturer campaign03S06
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE
Report receivedAugust 5, 2003
Owner notificationSeptember 3, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain cutaway chassis cab with the school bus option, two brackets and two outrigger members are missing in the area of the fuel tank.

Safety risk

The brackets and outrigger members are intended to enhance crash performance.

Remedy

Ford will send technicians to the owner's location to inspect and add the brackets and outriggers as required. Owner notification began on september 3, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Notes

Ford recall no. 03s06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V282000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Econoline2001, 2002, 2003

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.