Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V041000 Reported March 20, 1997

Ford/fmvss 101

Ford Motor Company · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97V041000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
3
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 20, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fd1060 and fd1460 diesel engines and optional manual fuel shutoff systems. the hand control of the manual fuel shutoff system, mounted on the vehicle's instrument panel, is labeled with the words "shutoff fuel lock", and these words are not illuminated other than by the cab's interior lights. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays."

Safety Consequence

Due to the lack of illumination and incomplete labeling of the manual fuel shutoff system, a driver may not identify the hand control to shut off fuel supply to the engine.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the manual fuel shutoff system with the standard automatic key-off fuel control system.

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 97V041000 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 97V041000

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

What is recall 97V041000?

NHTSA recall 97V041000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 20, 1997. It addresses: Ford/fmvss 101. The recall affects approximately 3 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 97V041000 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.