CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles had their fuel tank damaged by drill holes made during installation of a spray-in bed liner. This means the vehicle may not meet federal fuel system integrity requirements.
A damaged fuel tank can leak fuel, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and get the vehicle checked promptly.
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 21C35), and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Maverick | 2022 |
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