NHTSA Recall 15V605000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V605000; Date: Sep. 28, 2015
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Ford Explorer; 2015 Ford Taurus; 2015 Lincoln MKS
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 203
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford taurus, Lincoln mks, and 2016 Ford explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s26.
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 19, 2015
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