Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #19V278000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V278000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18v894 Includes 131,068 affected units, Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18v894

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18v894. during the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. when replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. the recall began may 31, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19s11.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V278000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2019-04-08T00:00:00
Subject: Damage to block heater connector may cause fire
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 131,068

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 19S11
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18v894. during the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Consequence Summary: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. when replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. the recall began may 31, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19s11.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 85.57

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NHTSA ID: 19V278000
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