Ford Recalls F-59 Commercial Chassis Vehicles for Fire Risk
Ford is recalling 2011-2014 F-59 commercial chassis vehicles because a short circuit in the electrical system may cause a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical short circuit) that may result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford F-59 commercial chassis vehicles manufactured between December 17, 2009, and April 30, 2014. The recall involves 4,867 vehicles.
The defect involves the electrical system, where corrosive environments, such as water mixed with road salt, may cause a short circuit between the electrical junction block and the mounting bracket or frame. This short circuit may result in a fire, whether the vehicle is being operated or not.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block with an improved design free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside until they have received the recall remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD F-59
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Chassis
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,867
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- F-59
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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