BLUE BIRD TRANSIT 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : TRANSIT | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-07-15 - 2016-04-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V618000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-10-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-08-24 | Date Added to Database: 2016-08-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S32 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2013 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured July 15, 2015, to April 14, 2016 and equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine. A fuel injector or the fuel volume control valve may clog due to metallic debris within the fuel system. |
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Consequence:
If debris clogs the fuel system, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel injection pump and associated parts and, if necessary, will replace the fuel filter and flush the fuel system, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S32. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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.safercar.gov. |
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