GULF STREAM EXPLORER 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V730000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-12-08 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-11-24 | Date Added to Database: 2020-11-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S68 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 17 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks. The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell. |
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Consequence:
An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68. |
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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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