Tank assembly: mountingRecall 16V-945 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 16V-945 covers 7,105 Ford vehicles for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V945000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks manufactured August 10, 2016, to September 17, 2016. The frame reinforcement bracket may not have been attached to the front fuel tank strap, allowing the fuel tank strap to separate from the frame.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 59 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 10, 2016 to September 17, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.