NHTSA Recall # | 121688 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V779000 |
MFG Compaign # | 16S40 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE |
Date of notification | 23/03/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/02/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/08/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/10/16 |
Report created | 26/10/16 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6582 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 mustang vehicles manufactured february 24, 2015, to august 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak. |
Consequence summary | A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s40. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |