Recall 21V976000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect 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."
Safety Consequence
A damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | FORD | MAVERICK |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.