CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S17.
- 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
The fuel tank may have an open pinch joint between its two molds, which can allow fuel to leak out of the tank.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire. If you smell fuel, see a fuel leak, or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (check engine light) comes on, park the vehicle away from buildings and other vehicles, shut off the engine immediately, and contact an authorized Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Authorized dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2024. Ford's recall number is 24S17. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Maverick | 2024 |
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