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NHTSARecalled Dec 16, 2021 · #21V976000

Fuel Tank Damage/FMVSS 301

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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." A damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Fuel Tank Damage/FMVSS 301
  • 2022 Maverick
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice