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NHTSARecalled 2015-10-01

Ford Motor Company — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Is my product affected?

2016 LINCOLN MKZ; 2016 FORD FUSION

  • Brand LINCOLN
  • Brand FORD

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Ford is recalling certain 2016 Ford Fusion and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured in early September 2015. These vehicles have fuel tanks with insufficient wall thickness that may crack during a crash, potentially leaking fuel and increasing the risk of fire. The affected vehicles do not meet federal fuel system safety standards.

Ford will notify owners and replace the fuel tank at no charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 15C11.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

What should I do?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, 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 15C11.

Details from the source

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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