NHTSA Recall 14V682000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V682000; Date: Oct. 29, 2014
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Ford Edge; 2008 Ford Edge; 2007 Lincoln MKX; 2008 Lincoln MKX
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 186,024
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln mkx, and Ford edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.
How to Fix:
Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 12, 2014. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14s22.
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: Oct 6, 2015
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