Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles
— Recall Campaign #21V976000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,456 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V976000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 16, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V976000 |
| Units affected: | 5,456 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- A damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C35.
- 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.