March 15, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V168000
High-Voltage Battery Pack May Short-Circuit
A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V168
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 18
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S15.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Check if your Vehicle has a Recall
March 10, 2023
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD –
Safety Recall 23S15
Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
High Voltage Battery Replacement
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Vehicle | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Build Dates |
| F-150 BEV | 2023 | Rouge Electrical Vehicle Center | January 20, 2023 through January 26, 2023 |
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. This program involves 18 delivered U.S. vehicles.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Ford is recalling certain F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles due to a battery cell manufacturing defect which occurred over a four-week period starting at the end of last year. For vehicles built with these cells, the vehicle could experience a short in the High Voltage Battery at a high state of charge that could result in a vehicle fire.
SERVICE ACTION
Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to replace the High Voltage Battery. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.
OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE
Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of March 27, 2023. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.
PLEASE NOTE:
Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $26,315 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
SOLD VEHICLES
- Ford has not issued instructions to stop selling/delivering or driving used vehicles under this safety recall. Owners should contact their dealers for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable.
- Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
- Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
- Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.
STOCK VEHICLES
- Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
- Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.
DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting, or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice.
TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES
Affected title-branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall.
OWNER REFUNDS
- This safety recall must still be performed, even if the owner has paid for a previous repair. Claiming a refund will not close the recall on the vehicle.
- Ford Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed before the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which is posted with this bulletin. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through Ford Motor Company at P.O. Box 6251, Dearborn, MI 481216251.
- Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the end date specified in the reimbursement plan. Non-covered repairs, or those judged by Ford to be excessive, will not be reimbursed.
- Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with replacing the high voltage battery.
RENTAL VEHICLES
Dealers are pre-approved for up to 1 day for a rental vehicle. Follow Extended Service Plan (ESP) guidelines for dollar amounts. Rentals will only be reimbursed for the day(s) the vehicle is at the dealership for part replacement. Prior approval for more than 1 rental day is required from the SSSC. Contact the SSSC via the SSSC Web Contact Site for consideration and approval if appropriate.
PICK-UP AND DELIVERY
All customers affected by this program have the option of complimentary Vehicle Pick-up & Delivery service (at participating dealers). Refer to EFC12071, 2023 Remote Experience Program, Pickup & Delivery (PDL) Offset section for additional details.
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
If a customer is unable or does not wish to rent a vehicle but still requires transportation, the rental reimbursement allowance can be used for alternative transportation. Alternative transportation is approved for $100 per day for both Ford and Lincoln customers. The dollar-per-day allowance can be cumulative across multiple rides per day (e.g. ride to work $20 and ride home $24).
- Alternative transportation reimbursement can be claimed for both short-term and long-term scenarios.
- Any amount over the cost-per-day limits will be the customer’s responsibility.
- The customer will need to pay upfront and provide proof of payment to the dealer.
- Dealers will then need to submit for reimbursement following the Rental Vehicle Reimbursement Process and then refund the customer.
Examples of alternative transportation:
- Taxi
- Public Transportation – Subway, Train, or Bus
- Rideshare alternatives (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
PARTS REQUIREMENTS
| Part Number | Description |
| -10B759- | High Voltage Battery |
| Part Number | Description | Order Quantity |
VC-13DL-G
Ford Genuine Anti Freeze, VC-13DL-G
| Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
(Up to 15.9 Liters per vehicle) | As Required |
CERTAIN 2023 MODEL YEAR F-150 BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES — HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE: Technicians must be certified in specialty 44.
WARNING: Service of the high voltage system on this vehicle is restricted to qualified personnel. The required qualifications vary by region. Always observe local laws and legislative directives regarding electric vehicle service. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately 450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and modules. The high-voltage cables and wiring are identified by orange harness tape or orange wire covering. All high-voltage components are marked with high-voltage warning labels with a high-voltage symbol. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death.
1. Replace the high voltage battery. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 414-03-A.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to Ford, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.
Affected Vehicle VIN List
| 1FTVW1EL0PWG09271 | 1FTVW1EL5PWG11047 |
| 1FTVW1EL0PWG10095 | 1FTVW1EL6PWG09338 |
| 1FTVW1EL0PWG11005 | 1FTVW1EL7PWG08599 |
| 1FTVW1EL1PWG08985 | 1FTVW1EL7PWG09266 |
| 1FTVW1EL2PWG09451 | 1FTVW1EL8PWG08143 |
| 1FTVW1EL2PWG11054 | 1FTVW1EL8PWG08904 |
| 1FTVW1EL3PWG09569 | 1FTVW1EL8PWG09244 |
| 1FTVW1EL3PWG09605 | 1FTVW1ELXPWG07639 |
| 1FTVW1EL5PWG09167 | 1FTVW1ELXPWG09925 |
March 15, 2023
23S15 – CERTAIN 2023 FORD F-150 BEV VEHICLES – VEHICLE FIRE
Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination
Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance decision.
February – March 2023
On February 09, 2023, Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) opened an investigation into a vehicle fire on a company holding lot. On February 04, 2023, the fire occurred in a 2023 model year F-150 BEV during a pre-delivery quality check while the vehicle was charging. On February 05, 2023, production of 2023 model year F-150 BEV was halted at Ford’s assembly plant.
From February 06 through February 09, 2023, the Ford engineering team de-energized the high voltage battery pack to allow access to the vehicle. Using computed tomography (CT) scans of the high voltage (HV) battery arrays, Ford and the supplier independently concluded the initiation point of the fire occurred within one of the HV battery arrays.
On February 10, 2023, review of production records at the supplier and at Ford’s assembly plant identified that suspect high voltage battery cells were produced at the supplier from December 14, 2022, to January 17, 2023.
Continued investigation by Ford and the supplier found that the vehicle fire started when cathode aluminum tabs contacted the anode electrode material, causing an internal short circuit when the cells were at a high state of charge. Ford and the supplier identified the processes on the supplier cell manufacturing line that led to these contact conditions. The Ford engineering team was able to replicate the contact condition through a Design of Experiments (DoE) performed at the supplier. While the CT scans and teardown parts from the suspect window confirmed the condition, parts from outside the window and from the other cell manufacturing lines did not show evidence of the contact conditions.
On March 02, 2023, further review of production records at the assembly plant found that 18 vehicles with cells built within the suspect time window were delivered to dealerships.
As of March 09, 2023, Ford is not aware of any warranty or field reports related to this condition.
On March 10, 2023, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action.
Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.
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1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | F-150 LIGHTNING | 2023 |
9 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 23S15 Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) High Voltage Battery Replacement
RCMN-23V168-3872.pdf 335.298KB
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V168-8458.PDF 213.893KB
Miscellaneous Document – Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination
RMISC-23V168-6445.pdf 71.966KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2023-1
RCLQRT-23V168-7430.PDF 211.136KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-2
RCLQRT-23V168-1839.PDF 211.237KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-3
RCLQRT-23V168-9833.PDF 211.459KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2023-4
RCLQRT-23V168-5545.PDF 211.566KB
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SEOCONTENT-START
March 2023
Ford Motor Company
Ford Customer Service Division
P. O. Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121 1904
* * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL * * *
Safety Recall Notice 23S15 / NHTSA Recall 23V168
2023 F-150 Truck
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in your
vehicle, with the VIN shown above.
We apologize for this situation and want to assure you that, with your assistance, we will correct this
condition. Our commitment, together with your dealer, is to provide you with the highest level of service
and support.
What is the issue? Ford is recalling certain F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles due to a battery cell
manufacturing defect which occurred over a four-week period starting in
mid-December 2022.
What is the risk? For vehicles built with these cells, the vehicle could experience an internal
short circuit in the high voltage battery at a high state of charge that could
result in a vehicle fire.
What will Ford and
your dealer do?
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the High Voltage
Battery free of charge (parts and labor).
How long will it take? The time needed for this repair is less than one-full day. However, due to
service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a
longer period of time.
What should you do? Ford Motor Company’s Customer Relationship Center has contacted you
prior to this letter regarding this safety recall. If you have not had this recall
completed or currently do not have a service appointment scheduled to have
this recall completed, please call your dealer without delay and request a
service date for Recall 23S15. Provide the dealer with your VIN, which is
printed near your name at the beginning of this letter. Ford has not issued
instructions to stop driving your vehicle under this safety recall.
You should contact your dealer for an appointment to have your vehicle
remedied as soon as practicable.
If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access
ford.com/support for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions.
Ford Motor Company wants you to have this safety recall completed on your
vehicle. The vehicle owner is responsible for making arrangements to have
the work completed. Ford Motor Company can deny coverage for any vehicle
damage that may result from the failure to have this recall performed on a
timely basis. Therefore, please have this recall performed as soon as
possible.
Please note: Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this
recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten
days.
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What should you do?
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NOTE: You can receive information about Recalls and Customer Satisfaction
Programs through our FordPass App. The app can be downloaded through
the App Store or Google Play. In addition, there are other features such as
reserving parking in certain locations and controlling certain functions on your
vehicle (lock or unlock doors, remote start) if it is equipped to allow control.
Do you need a rental
vehicle?
Your dealer is authorized to provide a rental vehicle for your personal
transportation at no charge (except for fuel and insurance) while your vehicle
is at the dealership for repairs. Please see your dealer for guidelines and
limitations.
Have you previously
paid for this repair?
If you have previously paid for a repair that addresses the issue described in
this letter, you still need to have this recall performed to ensure the correct
parts were used.
You may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only
be provided for service related to replacement of the High Voltage Battery. To
verify eligibility and expedite reimbursement, give your paid original receipt to
your dealer.
Refund requests may also be sent directly to Ford Motor Company. To
request your refund from Ford, send the refund request with all required
documentation, including your original repair receipt (no photocopies), to
Ford Motor Company at P.O. Box 6251, Dearborn, Michigan 48121-6251.
Refund requests mailed to this address may take up to 60 days to process.
Your original receipt will be returned to you.
Detailed information regarding eligibility for Ford’s reimbursement program
and documentation requirements may be obtained by contacting the Ford
Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
What if you no longer
own this vehicle?
If you no longer own this vehicle and have an address for the current owner,
please forward this letter to the new owner.
You received this notice because government regulations require that
notification be sent to the last known owner of record. Our records are based
primarily on state registration and title data, which indicate that you are the
current owner.
Can we assist you
further?
If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired promptly and without
charge, please contact your dealership’s Service Manager for assistance.
RETAIL OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our
Ford Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 and one of our
representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through
the Internet, our address is ford.com/support.
For the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Representatives are
available Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Eastern Time).
FLEET OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our
Ford Pro Contact Center at 1-800-34-FLEET, choose Option #1, and one of
our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us
through the Internet, our address is fleet.ford.com.
Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
and Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Eastern Time).
If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable
time or without charge, you may write the Administrator, National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.
20590 or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to NHTSA.gov. Reference NHTSA Safety
Recall 23V168.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Ford Customer Service Division
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* * * CAMPAÑA DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE * * *
Aviso de Campaña de seguridad 23S15 / Campaña 23V168 de la NHTSA
2023 F-150 Truck
Número de identificación del vehículo (VIN):
Este aviso se le envía de acuerdo con la Ley Nacional de Seguridad de Tránsito y Vehículos
Motorizados de los EE. UU.
Ford Motor Company ha determinado que existe un defecto relacionado con la seguridad de su
vehículo, con el VIN que aparece más arriba.
Lamentamos esta situación y deseamos asegurarle que, con su ayuda, corregiremos el problema.
Nuestro compromiso, junto con el de su distribuidor, es ofrecerle servicio y apoyo de alto nivel.
¿Cuál es el
problema?
Ford está realizando una campaña en algunos vehículos F-150 eléctricos a
batería, debido a un defecto en la fabricación de las celdas de la batería, que
se produjo en un período de cuatro semanas con inicio a mediados de
diciembre de 2022.
¿Qué riesgo existe? Aquellos vehículos fabricados con estas celdas podrían experimentar un
cortocircuito interno en la batería de alto voltaje en un estado de carga alto,
que podría generar un incendio en el vehículo.
¿Qué medidas
adoptarán Ford y su
distribuidor?
Ford Motor Company ha autorizado a su distribuidor a reemplazar la batería
de alto voltaje sin costo alguno (piezas y mano de obra).
¿Cuánto tiempo
tomará?
El tiempo necesario para reparar será menos de un día. Sin embargo, debido
a los requisitos de planificación de servicio, es posible que su distribuidor
tarde un poco más.
¿Qué debe hacer? El Centro de Relación con Clientes de Ford Motor Company se ha
comunicado con usted con anterioridad a esta carta con relación a esta
Campaña de seguridad. Si no ha realizado esta campaña o si actualmente no
tiene una cita de servicio programada para llevar a cabo esta campaña, llame
a su distribuidor lo antes posible y solicite una cita de servicio para realizar la
Campaña 23S15. Proporcione el VIN a su distribuidor, el cual está impreso
debajo de sus datos al comienzo de esta carta. Para esta campaña de
seguridad, Ford no ha emitido instrucciones de dejar manejar el vehículo.
Deberá ponerse en contacto con su distribuidor a fin de programar una cita
para solucionar este problema lo más pronto posible.
Si aún no tiene un distribuidor para realizar el servicio, puede acceder a
ford.com/support para conocer las direcciones de los distribuidores, ver mapas
y obtener las instrucciones para llegar.
Ford Motor Company le recomienda realizar esta campaña de seguridad en su
vehículo. El propietario del vehículo es responsable de realizar los arreglos
para llevar a cabo el trabajo. Ford Motor Company puede negar la cobertura
en caso de que el vehículo hubiese sufrido daños por no haber realizado la
campaña de manera oportuna. Por lo tanto, le solicitamos que realice esta
campaña lo antes posible.
Tenga presente que: La ley federal exige que los arrendadores de
vehículos que reciban este aviso de campaña envíen una copia del
mismo al arrendatario en un plazo de diez días.
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P. O. Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
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¿Qué debe hacer?
(continuación)
NOTA: Puede recibir información sobre las campañas y los programas de
satisfacción del cliente a través de la aplicación FordPass. La aplicación se
puede descargar a través de App Store o Google Play. Adicionalmente,
existen otras funciones como reserva de estacionamientos en determinados
lugares, además de control de ciertas funciones en el vehículo (bloqueo o
desbloqueo de puertas, arranque remoto) si así está equipado para permitir el
control.
¿Necesita un
vehículo de alquiler?
Su distribuidor está autorizado a ofrecerle un vehículo de alquiler para su
transporte personal sin costo (excepto el combustible y el seguro) mientras su
vehículo se encuentre en reparación. Comuníquese con su distribuidor para
conocer las pautas y limitaciones.
¿Ha pagado
anteriormente por
esta reparación?
Si anteriormente ha pagado por la reparación que aborda el problema descrito
en esta carta, igualmente deberá realizar esta campaña de seguridad a fin de
asegurarse de que se hayan utilizado las piezas correctas.
Es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para recibir un reembolso por las
reparaciones pagadas previamente. Solo se otorgarán reembolsos por
servicios relacionados con el reemplazo de la batería de alto voltaje. Para
comprobar si cumple con los requisitos y agilizar el reembolso, proporcione el
recibo de pago original a su distribuidor.
También puede enviar las solicitudes de reembolso directamente a Ford Motor
Company. Para solicitar un reembolso a Ford, envíe la solicitud con toda la
documentación requerida, incluido el recibo original de la reparación (no envíe
fotocopias), a Ford Motor Company, P.O. Box 6251, Dearborn, Michigan
48121-6251. El procesamiento de las solicitudes de reembolso enviadas a
esta dirección puede tardar hasta 60 días. Su recibo original le será
regresado.
Comuníquese con el Centro de Relación con Clientes al 1-866-436-7332 para
obtener información detallada relacionada con el programa de reembolso de
Ford y los requisitos de documentación.
¿Qué pasa si usted
ya no es el
propietario del
vehículo?
Si usted ya no es el propietario del vehículo y tiene la dirección del propietario
actual, le solicitamos que le reenvíe esta carta.
Usted recibió este aviso porque las regulaciones del gobierno exigen el envío
de notificaciones al propietario conocido más reciente del registro. Nuestros
registros se basan principalmente en datos estatales y de propiedad, que
indican que usted es el propietario actual del vehículo.
¿Podemos hacer
algo más por usted?
Si tiene problemas para reparar de inmediato su vehículo y sin costo alguno,
comuníquese con el Gerente de Servicio de su distribuidor para solicitar
ayuda.
PROPIETARIOS MINORISTAS: Si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuníquese con
nuestro Centro de Relación con Clientes Ford al 1-866-436-7332 y uno de
nuestros representantes con gusto lo atenderá. Si desea comunicarse con
nosotros a través de Internet, nuestra dirección es ford.com/support.
Las personas con problemas de audición pueden llamar al 1-800-232-5952
(TDD). Los representantes atienden de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a.m. a
8:00 p.m. (hora del este).
PROPIETARIOS DE FLOTAS: Si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuníquese con
nuestro Centro de contacto de Ford Pro al 1-800-34-FLEET, elija la opción
n.° 1 y uno de nuestros representantes con gusto lo atenderá. Si desea
comunicarse con nosotros a través de Internet, nuestra dirección es
fleet.ford.com.
Los representantes atienden de lunes a viernes de 7:00 a.m. a 11:00 p.m. y
sábado de 7:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. (hora del este).
Si continúa con dificultades para reparar su vehículo en un tiempo razonable o
sin cargo, le sugerimos que escriba al Administrador, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 o
bien que llame sin cargo a la línea directa de seguridad vehicular al
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o visite NHTSA.gov. Referencia:
Campaña de seguridad 23V168 de la NHTSA.
Gracias por su atención en este asunto sumamente importante.
Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente
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Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company
Stacy L. Balzer Ford Motor Company
Operating Director P. O. Box 1904
Service Engineering Operations Dearborn, Michigan 48121
Ford Customer Service Division
March 10, 2023
TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers
SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD –
Safety Recall 23S15
Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
High Voltage Battery Replacement
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
F-150 BEV 2023
Rouge Electrical
Vehicle Center
January 20, 2023 through January 26, 2023
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. This program involves 18 delivered U.S.
vehicles.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Ford is recalling certain F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles due to a battery cell manufacturing defect
which occurred over a four-week period starting at the end of last year. For vehicles built with these
cells, the vehicle could experience a short in the High Voltage Battery at a high state of charge that
could result in a vehicle fire.
SERVICE ACTION
Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to
replace the High Voltage Battery. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no
charge to the vehicle owner.
OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE
Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of March 27, 2023. Dealers should repair any
affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.
PLEASE NOTE:
Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to
the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of
up to $26,315 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I: Administrative Information
Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III: Technical Information
Attachment IV: Affected Vehicle VIN List
Recall Reimbursement Plan
Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company
QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web
Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician
System (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or
listed under the SSSC tab.
Sincerely,
Stacy L. Balzer
Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company
ATTACHMENT I
Page 1 of 3
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD –
Safety Recall 23S15
Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
High Voltage Battery Replacement
OASIS ACTIVATION
OASIS will be activated on March 10, 2023
FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION
FSA VIN Lists will be available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on March 10,
2023. Owner names and addresses will be available by April 14, 2023.
NOTE: Your FSA VIN Lists may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle
registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in
connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly,
you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
SOLD VEHICLES
• Ford has not issued instructions to stop selling/delivering or driving used vehicles under this
safety recall. Owners should contact their dealers for an appointment to have their vehicles
remedied as soon as practicable.
• Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list
but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when
available) and schedule a service date.
• Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
• Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle
inventory.
STOCK VEHICLES
• Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
• Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.
DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental
company from selling, renting, or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please
consult your legal counsel for legal advice.
TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES
Affected title-branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall.
Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company
ATTACHMENT I
Page 2 of 3
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD –
Safety Recall 23S15
Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
High Voltage Battery Replacement
OWNER REFUNDS
• This safety recall must still be performed, even if the owner has paid for a previous
repair. Claiming a refund will not close the recall on the vehicle.
• Ford Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the
repair was performed before the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which is posted
with this bulletin. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at
their option, directly through Ford Motor Company at P.O. Box 6251, Dearborn, MI 48121-
6251.
• Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed
away from an authorized servicing dealer after the end date specified in the reimbursement
plan. Non-covered repairs, or those judged by Ford to be excessive, will not be reimbursed.
• Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with replacing the high voltage battery.
RENTAL VEHICLES
Dealers are pre-approved for up to 1 day for a rental vehicle. Follow Extended Service Plan (ESP)
guidelines for dollar amounts. Rentals will only be reimbursed for the day(s) the vehicle is at the
dealership for part replacement. Prior approval for more than 1 rental day is required from the SSSC.
Contact the SSSC via the SSSC Web Contact Site for consideration and approval if appropriate.
PICK-UP AND DELIVERY
All customers affected by this program have the option of complimentary Vehicle Pick-up & Delivery
service (at participating dealers). Refer to EFC12071, 2023 Remote Experience Program, Pickup &
Delivery (PDL) Offset section for additional details.
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
If a customer is unable or does not wish to rent a vehicle but still requires transportation, the rental
reimbursement allowance can be used for alternative transportation. Alternative transportation is
approved for $100 per day for both Ford and Lincoln customers. The dollar-per-day allowance can be
cumulative across multiple rides per day (e.g. ride to work $20 and ride home $24).
• Alternative transportation reimbursement can be claimed for both short-term and long-term
scenarios.
• Any amount over the cost-per-day limits will be the customer’s responsibility.
• The customer will need to pay upfront and provide proof of payment to the dealer.
• Dealers will then need to submit for reimbursement following the Rental Vehicle
Reimbursement Process and then refund the customer.
Examples of alternative transportation:
• Taxi
• Public Transportation – Subway, Train, or Bus
• Rideshare alternatives (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company
ATTACHMENT I
Page 3 of 3
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD –
Safety Recall 23S15
Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
High Voltage Battery Replacement
ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS)
Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA should be managed as follows:
• For related damage and access time requirements, refer to the Warranty and Policy Manual /
Section 6 – Ford & Lincoln Program Policies / General Information & Special Circumstances
for FSAs / Related Damage.
• For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is
required, although related damage must be on a separate repair line with the “Related
Damage” radio button checked.
o Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles
• For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval
Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site before completing the repair.
CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
• Claim Entry: Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty
Solution (OWS) online.
o When entering claims, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number
(23S15) is the subcode.
o For additional claims preparation and submission information, refer to the Recall and
Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) Repairs in the OWS User Guide.
• Related Damage/Additional labor and/or parts: Must be claimed as Related Damage on a
separate repair line from the FSA with the same claim type and subcode as described in Claim
Entry above.
IMPORTANT: Click the Related Damage Indicator radio button.
• Rentals: For rental vehicle claiming, follow Extended Service Plan (ESP) guidelines for dollar
amounts. Enter the total amount of the rental expense under the Miscellaneous Expense code
RENTAL.
• Refunds: Submit refunds on a separate repair line.
– Program Code: 23S15 – Misc. Expense: ADMIN
– Misc. Expense: REFUND – Misc. Expense: 0.2 Hrs.
o Multiple refunds should be submitted on one repair line and the invoice details for each
repair should be detailed in the comments section of the claim.
• Pickup & Delivery: Refer to EFC12071, 2023 Remote Experience Program, Pickup &
Delivery (PDL) Offset section for additional details.
• Parts Handling Allowance: A parts handling allowance is being provided, unless otherwise
notified by the Company or as provided by state law, in addition to the dealer cost of the high
voltage battery. To claim the allowance, enter $600 as HANDLG in the Misc. Expense area of
the claim form.
Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company
ATTACHMENT II
Page 1 of 2
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD –
Safety Recall 23S15
Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
High Voltage Battery Replacement
LABOR ALLOWANCES
Description Labor Operation Labor Time
Replace the High Voltage Battery
(Technicians must be certified in specialty 44)
23S15B 3.6 Hour(s)
PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION
Special Program Part Ordering:
SSSC Web Contact Site: To arrange shipment of a High Voltage Battery for exchange, submit a VINspecific
Part Order contact via the SSSC Web Contact Site.
Part Number Description
-10B759- High Voltage Battery
Order the parts below through normal order processing channels:
Part Number Description
Order
Quantity
Claim
Quantity
VC-13DL-G
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
(Up to 15.9 Liters per vehicle)
As Required
Order the Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant through normal order processing
channels. To guarantee the shortest delivery time, an emergency order for parts must be placed.
DEALER PRICE
For the latest prices, refer to DOES II.
HANDLING ALLOWANCE
An allowance of $600 per repair is being provided unless otherwise notified by the Company or as
provided by state law, in addition to the dealer cost of the High Voltage Battery.
PARTS RETENTION, RETURN, & SCRAPPING
Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 1 – WARRANTY PARTS
RETENTION AND RETURN POLICIES. If a replaced part receives a scrap disposition, the part must
be scrapped by all applicable local, state, and federal environmental protection and hazardous
material regulations. Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under
safety, compliance, or emissions recall.
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
The excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division
by Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
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ATTACHMENT II
Page 2 of 2
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD –
Safety Recall 23S15
Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
High Voltage Battery Replacement
REPLACED FSA PARTS INSPECTION AND SIGN OFF
Effective March 1st, 2021, all parts replaced as part of an FSA repair with a repair order open date of
March 1st, 2021, or later must be inspected and signed off on the repair order by a member of your
dealer fixed operations management team or an employee of the task has been delegated to. If the
task is to be delegated to a non-management employee, the employee needs to be someone other
than the technician who completed the repair and needs to understand the importance of completing
this task consistently and accurately.
• All parts replaced as part of an FSA repair should be returned to the parts department
following the Warranty Parts Retention and Return Policies.
• Inspect the replaced parts to verify the FSA repair was completed.
• If the FSA repair is found to be complete, the designated employee signs the repair order line
or parts return stamp area (electronic or hand signed) for the FSA repair indicating the parts
were inspected and validated to have been replaced.
• After the parts have been inspected, they should be handled based on the guidance in the
parts status report in the Online Warranty System (Hold, Return, CORE, Scrap, etc.).
• This process is subject to review during warranty audits for FSA repairs with a repair order
open date of March 1st, 2021, or later. Any eligible FSA claims requiring parts replacement
found not to have been inspected and signed off during a warranty audit will be subject to
chargeback and consideration for enrollment into the Dealer Incomplete Recall Repair
Process.
Note: Other approvals (electronic or handwritten) for add-on repair lines, dealer-owned vehicle
repairs, and repeat repairs do not qualify as FSA parts inspection approvals. The post-repair FSA
parts inspection process (electronic or handwritten) is independent of other warranty approval
requirements. The approval by the designated employee implies that the FSA parts were found to be
replaced and must be able to be identified on the Repair Order. If multiple FSAs require approval on a
single Repair Order, each applicable occurrence will require individual post-repair approval by the
designated employee.
ATTACHMENT III
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SAFETY RECALL 23S15
CPR © 2023 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121
03/2023
CERTAIN 2023 MODEL YEAR F-150 BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES — HIGH
VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE: Technicians must be certified in specialty 44.
WARNING: Service of the high voltage system on this vehicle is restricted to qualified personnel.
The required qualifications vary by region. Always observe local laws and legislative
directives regarding electric vehicle service. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow precisely all warnings and
service instructions, including instructions to depower the system. The high-voltage
system utilizes approximately 450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to
its components and modules. The high-voltage cables and wiring are identified by
orange harness tape or orange wire covering. All high-voltage components are marked
with high-voltage warning labels with a high-voltage symbol. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious personal injury or death.
1. Replace the high voltage battery. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in
Section 414-03-A.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are
under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to Ford,
all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state
and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts
Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.
Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company
ATTACHMENT IV
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NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD
Safety Recall 23S15
Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
High Voltage Battery Replacement
Affected Vehicle VIN List
1FTVW1EL0PWG09271 1FTVW1EL5PWG11047
1FTVW1EL0PWG10095 1FTVW1EL6PWG09338
1FTVW1EL0PWG11005 1FTVW1EL7PWG08599
1FTVW1EL1PWG08985 1FTVW1EL7PWG09266
1FTVW1EL2PWG09451 1FTVW1EL8PWG08143
1FTVW1EL2PWG11054 1FTVW1EL8PWG08904
1FTVW1EL3PWG09569 1FTVW1EL8PWG09244
1FTVW1EL3PWG09605 1FTVW1ELXPWG07639
1FTVW1EL5PWG09167 1FTVW1ELXPWG09925
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Ford Motor Company
Recall Reimbursement Plan for 23S15
Ford and Lincoln dealers are in the best position to quickly and efficiently process reimbursement
requests. However, federal legislation requires all motor vehicle manufacturers to establish
processes through which customers may seek recall reimbursement directly from the manufacturer
or the dealers.
Regarding the specific reimbursement plan for Recall # 23S15, owners who have paid for service to
remedy the defect or noncompliance must have had that service performed before March 14, 2023.
After this date, if repairs related to this recall are performed by a non-Ford repair facility in an
emergency, customers must submit any refund requests through their dealership. As required by
this federal regulation, Ford Motor Company submitted the details of its latest General Recall
Reimbursement Plan in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
May 2021. The following is the text of that letter and the Plan:
General Recall Reimbursement Plan
(As submitted to the NHTSA)
Under the requirements outlined in 49 CFR Part 573 and Part 577 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Ford Motor Company (Ford) is submitting the required information about our general
reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners before they are notified of a
related safety recall.
Set forth below is Ford’s general plan to reimburse owners and purchasers for costs incurred for
remedies in advance of notification of potential safety-related defects or noncompliance according to
Part 573.6 (c)(8)(i). This plan has not changed since our February 20, 2019 submission.
Reimbursement Notification
Ford’s notice to a vehicle owner in accordance with 49 CFR Part 577 will indicate that Ford is
offering a refund if the owner paid to have service to remedy the defect or noncompliance before a
specified ending date. In accordance with Part 573.13 (c)(2), this ending date will be defined as a
minimum of ten calendar days after the date on which Ford mailed the last of its Part 577
notifications to owners, and will be indicated in the specific reimbursement plan available to owners
for an individual recall. This notice will direct owners to seek eligible reimbursement through
authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through Ford at the following address:
Ford Motor Company
P.O. Box 6251
Dearborn, MI 48121-6251
Ford notes that this rule allows for the identification of a beginning date for reimbursement eligibility.
Under the rule, an owner who paid to remedy the defect or noncompliance before the identified
beginning date would not be eligible for reimbursement. Ford generally has not established such a
beginning date for reimbursement eligibility and does not presently anticipate changing this general
policy. However, in any case, where Ford determines a beginning date is appropriate, Ford will
indicate that date in the owner’s notice. As permitted by 577.11(e), Ford may not include a
reimbursement notification when all vehicles are well within the warranty period, subject to approval
by the agency.
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Costs to be Reimbursed
For vehicles, reimbursement will not be less than the lesser of:
• The amount paid by the owner for the remedy that specifically addressed and was reasonably
necessary to correct the defect or noncompliance that is the subject of the recall, or
• The cost of parts for the remedy (to be no more than the manufacturer’s list retail price for
authorized part(s), plus associated labor at local labor rates, miscellaneous fees (such as
disposal of waste), and taxes.
For replacement equipment, reimbursement will be the amount paid by the owner for the
replacement item (limited by the amount of the retail list price of the defective or noncompliant item
that was replaced, plus taxes, where the brand or model purchased by the owner was different from
the brand or model that was the subject of the recall). If the item of motor vehicle equipment was
repaired, the reimbursement provisions identified above for vehicles will apply.
Ford notes that costs incurred by the owner within the period during which Ford’s original or
extended warranty would have provided for a free repair of the problem will not be eligible for
reimbursement, as provided by Part 573.13 (d)(1).
Entities Authorized to Provide Reimbursement
Ford will continue to use authorized dealers to reimburse owners under the specific reimbursement
plans for a particular recall and will encourage owners to pursue requests for reimbursement directly
through dealers to expedite reimbursement. Ford will also provide a mailing address to which
customers can, at their option, send requests for reimbursement directly to Ford, as previously
noted. Requests for reimbursement sent directly to Ford may take up to 60 days to process.
Whether the owner chooses to pursue reimbursement requests through a dealer or directly through
Ford, the owner will be directed to submit the required documentation, upon which reimbursement
eligibility will be determined.
Required Documentation
The reimbursement determination will depend upon the information provided by the customer.
Consistent with Part 573.13 (d)(4) the following information must be submitted:
• Claimant’s name and address.
• Vehicle make, model, and model year.
• Vehicle identification number (VIN) and, for replacement equipment, a description of such
equipment or, for tires, the model, size, and TIN (DOT code).
• Identification of the recall number (either the Ford recall number or the NHTSA recall number).
• Identification of the owner of the recalled vehicle at the time that the pre-notification remedy
was obtained.
• An original receipt for the pre-notification remedy that includes a breakdown of the amount for
parts, labor, other costs, and taxes, including costs for the replacement item. Where the receipt
covers work other than to address the recall or noncompliance, Ford may require the claimant
to separately identify costs that are eligible for reimbursement.
• If the remedy was obtained during the warranty period, documentation indicating that the
warranty was not honored or the warranty repair did not correct the problem related to the
recall.
Failure to submit all of the above information may result in the denial of the reimbursement request.
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Additional Information
The Part 577 required owner notice will provide a toll-free telephone number through which specific
information about the reimbursement plan can be requested from Ford. This general reimbursement
plan will be incorporated into notifications according to Part 573.6 by reference. Information specific
to an individual recall also may be incorporated into the Part 573.6 notification.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-168
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Ford Motor Company MAR 15, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-168 Manufacturer Recall No. : 23S15 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Address : 330 Town Center Drive
Suite 500 Dearborn MI 48126-2738
Company phone : 1-866-436-7332
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 18 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Ford F-150 BEV Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed supplier process and maintenance records to determine the population of affected parts. The Ford process is capable of tracing high voltage battery pack production to the vehicle in which the high voltage battery pack is installed.
The eighteen [18] 2023 model year F-150 BEV vehicles that are affected are equipped with high voltage battery cells built in the suspect time window.
Ford vehicles are not produced in VIN order and we typically cannot provide VIN specific information. However, in this instance Ford is able to provide the specific VIN list – see attachment VINs.
Production Dates : JAN 20, 2023 – JAN 26, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit when the high voltage battery is at a high state of charge.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : When the vehicle’s high voltage battery is at a high state of charge, the vehicle could experience an internal short circuit in the battery which could result in a fire.
Description of the Cause : Due to production process deviations at the supplier, the cathode aluminum tabs may contact the anode electrode material causing an internal short circuit
when the high voltage battery cells are at a high state of charge. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-168 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : There may be smoke or heat in the high voltage battery pack which could melt or damage the battery pack and other vehicle components. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : High Voltage Battery Array Component Description : High Voltage Battery Array Component Part Number : NL38-10C779-CC Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : SK Battery America (SKBA)
Address : 1760 Steve Reynolds Industrial Pkwy Commerce Georgia 30529
Country : United States Chronology :
Chronology is provided as an attachment. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Ford started to reach out to owners by phone on March 10, 2023. Owners
will also be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the vehicle’s high voltage battery pack replaced. There will be no charge for this service.
Ford provided the general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners prior to notification of a safety recall in May 2021. The ending date for reimbursement eligibility is estimated to be April 14, 2023.
Ford will forward a copy of the notification letters to dealers to the agency when available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The replacement high voltage battery packs have cells that are produced with processes that meet specifications. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-168
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Dearborn Truck Plant’s Rouge Electrical Vehicle Center resumed vehicle production with clean stock of high voltage battery packs on March 13, 2023. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Notification to dealers occurred on March 10, 2023. Mailing of owner
notification letters is expected to begin March 27, 2023 and is expected to be completed by April 07, 2023.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 15, 2023 – MAR 15, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 27, 2023 – APR 07, 2023
* NR – Not Reported
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