Ford Motor Company | model year 2015 ford mustang vehicles manufactured february 14, 2014, to february 10, 2015, and equipped with 2 | NHTSA Recall #15V339000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V339000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2015 ford mustang vehicles manufactured february 14, 2014, to february 10, 2015, and equipped with 2 Includes 19,095 affected units, Fuel Tank or Vapor Lines may Degrade from Heat, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2015 ford mustang vehicles manufactured february 14, 2014, to february 10, 2015, and equipped with 2

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford mustang vehicles manufactured february 14, 2014, to february 10, 2015, and equipped with 2.3l engines. prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may eventually result in a fuel leak. in addition, this condition could cause seals in the parking brake cable to degrade, potentially affecting parking brake function.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shield, add thermal patches to the fuel tank and parking brake cable, and add thermal wraps to the fuel vapor lines. the repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on july 9, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s19.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V339000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2015-06-02T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel tank or vapor lines may degrade from heat
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 19,095

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15S19
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford mustang vehicles manufactured february 14, 2014, to february 10, 2015, and equipped with 2.3l engines. prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may eventually result in a fuel leak. in addition, this condition could cause seals in the parking brake cable to degrade, potentially affecting parking brake function.
Consequence Summary: If the vehicle experiences a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source it can, increase the risk of a vehicle fire. reduced parking brake function could potentially result in unexpected vehicle movement, which may increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shield, add thermal patches to the fuel tank and parking brake cable, and add thermal wraps to the fuel vapor lines. the repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on july 9, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s19.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 77.74

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