OPEL GT 2018: STRUCTURE
| Make : OPEL | Model : GT | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2016-12-20 - 2018-07-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V707000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-11-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-10-09 | Date Added to Database: 2018-10-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S29 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 176 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid. |
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Consequence:
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller. Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed and will have the o-rings and the filter replaced, if needed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S29. |
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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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