NHTSA Recall 13V109000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V109000; Date: Mar. 27, 2013
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ford Explorer; 2012 Ford Taurus; 2012 Lincoln MKS
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,037
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 taurus, Lincoln mks, and model year 2013 explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13s03. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 9, 2013
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