RENEGADE RV EXPLORER 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| Make : RENEGADE RV | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-07-24 - 2015-07-24 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V605000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-10-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-09-28 | Date Added to Database: 2015-09-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S26 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 203 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle. |
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Consequence:
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26. |
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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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