Recall
Ford Maverick — 21V976000
NHTSA ID
21V976000
Make
Ford
Model
Maverick
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2021-12-16
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Units Affected
5,456
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
21C35
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tank may have been damaged by drill holes during the installation of the spray-in bed-liner. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence
A damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C35.