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NHTSA recall 21V976000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company

December 16, 2021report date
5,456units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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."

Why it matters: A damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2022 Ford Maverick.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V976000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.