Safety Recall NHTSA · 86V111000 Reported August 14, 1986

Fuel:fuel tank assembly:attachments

Ford Motor Company · Fuel System, Gasoline · 730 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
86V111000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
730
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 14, 1986

Defect Summary

Trucks fail to meet requirement of fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity, in a 30 mph front angular barrier test impact because of the omission of the nose shield on midship fuel tank. consequence of defect: in case of an accident, fuel spillage in the trucks which do not meet the fmvss increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Install nose shield on the midship fuel tank. Fuel tank.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 86V111000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 86V111000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 86V111000?

NHTSA recall 86V111000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 14, 1986. It addresses: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:attachments. The recall affects approximately 730 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86V111000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.