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Search Results   Report Date : November 21, 2009 at 02:57 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 00V284000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / E250     1998-2000      FORD / E350     1998-2000      FORD / ECONOLINE     1998-2000      FORD / F150     1998-2000      FORD / F250     1998-2000 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: SEP 21, 2000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V284000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4500 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE." Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS. Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.