Ford Recalls 73 Units Of 2015 F-150 Over Loose Or Missing Underbody Heat Shields

May 8, 2015 9:04 am

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 pickup trucks over a condition that could eventually increase the risk of a fire.

The problem: affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields. A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire.

Affected vehicles: 2015 Ford F-150 manufactured January 30, 2015 to January 31, 2015.

Number of vehicles affected: 73.

The fix: Ford will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and will install the missing components as required, free of charge.

Owners should: the recall is expected to begin May 11^th, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and reference:

NHTSA campaign number: 15V251000
Ford recall number: 15S12

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