Ford Motor Company - Improperly Secured Battery May Cause Fire
USFord Motor Company - Improperly Secured Battery May Cause Fire
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.
Affected Products
Improperly Secured Battery May Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Secured Battery May Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24V144000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V144000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars. |
| Completion rate | 87.04 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. |
| Consequence summary | Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S11 |
| Potentially affected | 216 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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