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HighNHTSA·23V533000·Announced 2023-07-31

Farber Specialty Ford Transit Recall for Fuel Hose Leak Risk

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling one 2021 Ford Transit van because a fuel hose may leak gasoline, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

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: The recall involves a fuel leak that poses a risk of fire, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling one 2021 Ford Transit van equipped with a Cummins Onan QG 2800i generator. The recall addresses a potential defect in the fuel hose located between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM).

The fuel hose may have inadequate clamp force, which could result in a gasoline leak. If a gasoline leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, it may increase the risk of fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Owners will be notified by mail, with letters mailed on August 24, 2023. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary at no charge. Owners may also contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FARBER SPECIALTY FORD TRANSIT
Brand
FARBER SPECIALTY
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
1

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)

  • FORD TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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