A fuel tank strap that separates and allows the fuel tank to contact the ground may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
A fuel tank strap that separates and allows the fuel tank to contact the ground may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225842-ford-f-350-sd-2017-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date December 29, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V945000
“FORD F-350 SD (2017) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 29, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225842-ford-f-350-sd-2017-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 16V945000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V945000).
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S45.
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Subject: Recall 16V945000 — Ford Motor Company FORD F-350 SD (2017) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline Hello, I own a FORD F-350 SD (2017) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 16V945000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S45. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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