FORD TRANSIT 2023: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V071000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-03-28 2023-02-10 2023-02-10

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23S04

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1159

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles. The fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell, which can result in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S04.

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.