NHTSA Recall 84V082000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 302,500 vehicles. It affects 1983–1984 Ford Ranger.
| NHTSA campaign | 84V082000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Report received | July 9, 1984 |
| Owner notification | October 22, 1984 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
If truck is struck from the side, the cap on the fuel tank could become unsealed, allowing unsafe leakage of fuel. This is a failure to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity". Leakage can be caused by an orange-colored plastic diesel fuel information ring which is found around the fuel tank neck, or by the tether.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Upon inspection, fuel cap tethers will be replaced or diesel fuel information rings will be removed.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with midship fuel tank, tethered fuelfiller pipe caps or diesel engines.system: fuel; fuel caps (locking and non-locking).consequences of defect: leaking fuel could cause a fire in the presence of anignition source and could result in personal injury to vehicle occupants orbystanders.
Vehicles covered by recall 84V082000
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.