23L04 – Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update – 2022 Ford Maverick

NHTSA ID Number: 10243425

Manufacturer Communication Number: 23L04

Summary

Certain 2022 Maverick Vehicles Equipped With a 2.5L I4 Gas/Electric Engine – Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update

In the affected vehicles, the VECI label lists an incorrect EPA test group.

 


September 26, 2023

Special Field Action 23L04
Certain 2022 Maverick Vehicles Equipped With a 2.5L I4 Gas/Electric Engine
Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update
 

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
Maverick2022HermosilloAugust 30, 2022 through August 31, 2022

US population of affected vehicles: 109. Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

 

REASON FOR THIS ACTION 

In the affected vehicles, the VECI label lists an incorrect EPA test group.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Dealers are to install a corrected VECI label directly over the existing VECI label on affected vehicle inventory. Dealers are also to install the corrected VECI label on sold vehicles when requested by a customer. The correct VECI label will be mailed directly to the customer. Please remind the customer to bring the VECI label with them if they choose to schedule an appointment. Mobile repair is also approved for customers that request dealer installation of the label.

This service must be performed at no charge to the vehicle owner. For new vehicle storage guidelines, refer to EFC13033.

NOTE: The owner letter will include instructions for the owner on how to install the new VECI label.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owners of affected vehicles will be mailed the VECI label and installation instructions during the week of January 8, 2024.

 

EXPIRATION DATE

This program has no expiration date. We encourage dealers and customers to complete this service as soon as possible.

 

ADDITIONAL LABELS

To assist customers who prefer to have this service completed at the dealership and arrive without the label or for stock vehicles, please contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site.

 

MOBILE SERVICE REPAIR ASSESSMENT LEVEL

  • All repairs in this program have the following assessment level:

– Mobile Reprogramming

 

MOBILE REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Confirm with the customer a mobile repair is feasible.
  • Check OASIS before going to the customer’s home or business to confirm if any other outstanding FSA needs to be completed.
  • Transportation – due to the simplicity of this repair, a specialty vehicle is not required.

 

MOBILE REPAIR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please ensure the technician brings the following to the mobile repair destination:

  • Printed Technical Instructions
  • Printed Repair/Work Order or any other necessary documentation as customer copy(s) o Documents could also be emailed to the customer.
  • Shirt/uniform and vehicle graphic with the dealership or FordeBay logo logos are recommended.
  • Recommended specialty tools: Supplies needed for cleaning the label installation area.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • Label(s) are being mailed to owners, however, owners may choose to have the dealer install the label(s).
  • Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
  • 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.

 

BRANDED / SALVAGED TITLE VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this Field Service Action.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Ordering Instructions for Additional Labels.

Labels for this program are being sent directly to customers of the affected vehicles. Additional labels for customers who prefer to have this label installed at the dealership and arrive without the label may be ordered from the SSSC via the SSSC Web Contact Site:

  • Ask for an additional label for program 23L04.
  • Provide your name, dealership P/A code, and mailing address.
  • Provide vehicle model year and make of vehicle(s).

Sold Vehicles: Labels and installation instructions are being mailed directly to customers of the affected vehicles.

A small quantity of replacement labels has been set aside at the SSSC if a label is misplaced. A VIN will be required for each replacement label ordered. To order an additional label, contact SSSC via the SSSC Web Contact Site.

 


CERTAIN 2022 MODEL YEAR MAVERICK VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L I4 GAS/ELECTRIC ENGINE — VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL UPDATE

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Open the left-hand front door.

2. Fully pull the hood release lever and let it completely retract. See Figure 1.

NOTE: This action releases the hood latch.

 

3. Fully pull the hood release lever for a second time.

NOTE: This action fully releases the hood.

4. Open the hood.

NOTE: There is no secondary latch under the hood.

5. If equipped, support the hood with the prop rod. See Figure 2.

 

6. Locate the existing VECI label on the inside of the hood. See Figure 3.

 

7. Use a cleaner/degreaser and a clean shop towel to clean the existing label and the area around it.

8. Use a lint free shop towel and wipe dry the existing label and the area around it.

9. Apply the new VECI label directly over the original label. See Figure 4.

 

10. If equipped, fully stow the prop rod prior to lowering the hood.

11. Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last 10-14 in (25-35 cm).

WARNING: Make sure that you fully latch the hood before driving. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoMAVERICK2022

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

September 26, 2023
Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label Update

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10243425

MC-10243425-0001.pdf 942.574KB

 


 

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