The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V976000·Announced 2021-12-16

2022 Ford Maverick Recalled for Fuel Tank Damage Caused by Bed-Liner Installation

Ford is recalling 5,456 2022 Maverick vehicles because fuel tanks may have been damaged during spray-in bed-liner installation, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and fires.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a confirmed structural defect with potential for serious harm (fuel leaks and fire), fitting the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.' No injuries or fires have been reported to date.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling 5,456 model-year 2022 Maverick vehicles. During the installation of spray-in bed liners, fuel tanks may have been damaged by drill holes. This damage violates the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, which governs fuel system integrity.

A damaged fuel tank can leak gasoline, which increases the risk of fire. No injuries or fires have been reported to date.

Dealers will inspect and replace damaged fuel tanks free of charge. Ford customer service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332, and additional information is available from NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
FORD MAVERICK
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
5,456

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)

  • MAVERICK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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