NHTSA recall 20V-137 (20V137000)
visibility recall reported March 9, 2020 - about 5,384 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V137000
- Also written as
- 20V-137
- Manufacturer number
- 20S12
- Reported
- March 9, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,384
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-726. The service replacement Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor that was installed may have an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short.
Why it is dangerous
A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S12.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-137 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.