NHTSA recall 14V-524 (14V524000)
fuel system, diesel recall reported September 2, 2014 - about 1,673 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V524000
- Also written as
- 14V-524
- Manufacturer number
- 14V01
- Reported
- September 2, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,673
- Component
- fuel system, diesel
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-650 SD trucks manufactured May 12, 2014, to July 22, 2014 and Ford F-750 SD trucks manufactured May 12, 2014, to August 4, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Why it is dangerous
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Cummins will notify the owners of the affected Ford vehicles, and Cummins service centers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14V01. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-524 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.