NHTSA Recall 21V976000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V976000; Date: Dec. 16, 2021
a damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2022 Ford Maverick
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 5,456
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 maverick vehicles. the fuel tank may have been damaged by drill holes during the installation of the spray-in bed-liner. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 301, "fuel system integrity."
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 28, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21c35.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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