NHTSA Recall 21V976000: Storage (fuel system)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,456 vehicles. It affects 2022 Ford Maverick.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V976000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21C35 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE |
| Report received | December 16, 2021 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V976000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.