May 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V331000
Insufficient Welds in High Voltage Battery
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V331
Manufacturer Ford
Motor Company
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 27
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 12, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S33.
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
July 26, 2022
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD
Safety Recall 22S33
Certain 2020 Model Year Escape PHEV Vehicles
Certain 2021 Model Year Corsair PHEV Vehicles
High Voltage Battery Replacement
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Vehicle | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Build Dates |
| Corsair | 2021 | LAP | September 18, 2020 through September 18, 2020 |
| Escape | 2020 | LAP | July 21, 2020 through August 4, 2020 |
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
In some of the affected vehicles, the High Voltage (HV) battery can unexpectedly lose power. If the HV battery loses power, a “Stop Safely Now” message will display on the instrument panel and the vehicle will coast to a stop. A sudden loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.
SERVICE ACTION
Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to replace the HV battery. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.
OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE
Part available owner letters will mail the week of August 8, 2022. 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 $21,000 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 dealer for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable. Owners can continue to drive their vehicles.
- 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 prior to 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 High Voltage Battery replacement.
RENTAL VEHICLES
Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.
- Lincoln Pickup & Delivery: Claims for Lincoln Pickup & Delivery with a Lincoln loaner (up to 2 days) should be submitted on a separate line from the FSA. Refer to EFC09879, 2022 Lincoln Pickup & Delivery Updates for details.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS
Order the parts below through normal order processing channels:
| Part Number | Description | Order Quantity |
| LX6Z-10B759-EB | High Voltage Battery | 1 |
| LX6Z-5A215-A | Tailpipe Clamp | 1 |
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CERTAIN 2020 MODEL YEAR ESCAPE AND 2021 MODEL YEAR CORSAIR VEHICLES — HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Replace the high voltage battery. Please follow Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 414-03A.
Chronology :
On February 1, 2022, an issue pertaining to high voltage battery pack busbar insufficient weld penetration was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review.
Ford is aware of four warranty claims in Europe between August 12, 2021 and January 10, 2022. On December 10, 2021, the supplier communicated to Ford that the suspected root cause is a damaged laser cooling line caused by maintenance of the laser air knife that results in an out of control weld process for the first warranty claim. On January 6, 2021, the supplier communicated to Ford that the suspect time period was between June 6, 2020 and June 12, 2020.
On January 28, 2022, Samsung identified high voltage battery packs with potentially non-conforming high voltage busbar welding issues supplied to Ford in the 22E-005 Part 573 submission.
Between January and April 2022, Ford conducted an engineering analysis of busbar assemblies built during the suspect period to determine which parts had an insufficient weld penetration.
As of April 28, 2022, Ford is unaware of any VOQs, warranty claims, or field reports in the United States for this issue.
On May 6, 2022, 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.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
8 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Advance Notice re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Advance Notice Safety Recall 22S33 Certain 2020 Model Year Escape PHEV Vehicles Certain 2021 Model Year Corsair PHEV Vehicles High Voltage Battery Replacement
Recall Acknowledgement
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V331-8637.PDF 216.108KB
Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RIONL-22V331-9596.pdf 47.706KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S33 Certain 2020 Model Year Escape PHEV Vehicles Certain 2021 Model Year Corsair PHEV Vehicles High Voltage Battery Replacement
RCMN-22V331-3075.pdf 235.466KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V331-6407.pdf 51.999KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-3
RCLQRT-22V331-3819.PDF 211.126KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22V331-2989.PDF 211.23KB
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July 2022 03782 22S33 FNP/DTB122S331 Ford Motor Company Ford Customer Service Division P. O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 1904 1 of 4 A/1/000001/1 © Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company 771631423130 A/1/000001/1 JOHN A. SAMPLE 123 SAMPLE ST SAMPLE CITY, MI 12345-6789 * * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL * * * Safety Recall Notice 22S33 / NHTSA Recall 22V331 2020 Escape 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? On your vehicle, it may be possible the High Voltage (HV) battery can unexpectedly lose power. What is the risk? This may result in the instrument panel displaying a “Stop Safely Now” message and loss of motive power causing the vehicle to coast to a stop. A sudden loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash. What will Ford and your dealer do? Ford Motor Company is working closely with its suppliers to produce parts for this repair. When parts become available, Ford Motor Company will notify you via mail to schedule a service appointment with your dealer for repairs to be completed free of charge (parts and labor). Parts are anticipated to be available early third quarter of 2022. What should you do? When parts are available, Ford Motor Company will send a letter to inform you that parts are available and to contact your dealer to schedule a repair. Ford has not issued instructions to stop driving your vehicle under this safety recall. When parts are available, you should contact your dealer for an appointment to have your vehicle remedied as soon as practicable. You can continue to safely drive your vehicle. If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access ford.com/support for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions. 03782 22S33 FNP/DTB122S331 What should you do? (continued) 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 22V331. 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. 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. COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) Ford dealerships have implemented enhanced protocols to ensure both your safety and the safety of dealership employees. This includes specific procedures for cleaning and disinfecting customer vehicles before and after each vehicle is serviced. In most places, vehicle service has been deemed a critical service. Please contact your local dealer to confirm current service hours. For more information on how Ford and your local dealer are working hard to keep you on the road during these challenging times, please visit ford.com/support. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Ford Customer Service Division © Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company 2 of 4 A/2/000001/1 3 of 4 A/3/000001/1 03782 22S33 FNP/DTB122S331 * * * CAMPAÑA DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE * * * Seguridad Aviso de campaña 22S33 / Campaña 22V331 de la NHTSA 2020 Escape Número de identificación del vehículo (VIN): Este aviso se le envía de acuerdo con la Ley Nacional de Seguridad y Tránsito de Vehículos 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? Es posible que la batería de alto voltaje (HV) de su vehículo pierda energía de forma inesperada. ¿Qué riesgo existe? Esto podría generar el despliegue del mensaje “Deténgase con cuidado ahora” en el panel de instrumentos, junto con la pérdida de potencia motriz que hace que el vehículo se mueva por inercia hasta detenerse. Una pérdida repentina de la potencia motriz puede aumentar el riesgo de sufrir un choque. ¿Qué medidas adoptarán Ford y su distribuidor? Ford Motor Company colabora estrechamente con sus proveedores para fabricar las piezas para esta reparación. Cuando estas estén disponibles, Ford Motor Company le avisará mediante correo para programar una cita de servicio con su distribuidor y así realizar las reparaciones sin costo alguno (piezas y mano de obra). Se prevé que las piezas estarán disponibles a comienzos del tercer trimestre de 2022. ¿Qué debe hacer? Cuando las piezas estén disponibles, Ford Motor Company le enviará una carta para informarle la disponibilidad de estas y solicitarle que se comunique con su distribuidor a fin de programar la reparación. Para esta campaña de seguridad, Ford no ha emitido instrucciones de no manejar el vehículo. Cuando las piezas se encuentren disponibles, deberá ponerse en contacto con su distribuidor a fin de programar una cita para solucionar este problema lo más pronto posible. Puede continuar manejando su vehículo con seguridad. Julio de 2022 Ford Motor Company División de Servicio al Cliente de Ford P. O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 © Copyright 2022 Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente 771631423130 A/3/000001/1 JOHN A. SAMPLE 123 SAMPLE ST SAMPLE CITY, MI 12345-6789 4 of 4 A/4/000001/1 03782 22S33 FNP/DTB122S331 ¿Qué debe hacer? (continuación) 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. Si aun así tiene problemas para reparar su vehículo en un periodo de tiempo razonable o sin costo, puede escribir al Administrador de National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, llamar a la Línea directa de seguridad vehicular al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o visitar nhtsa.gov. Referencia: Campaña de seguridad 22V331 de la NHTSA. 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. 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. COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) Los distribuidores Ford han implementado protocolos mejorados con el fin de asegurar tanto su seguridad como la de los empleados de los diferentes distribuidores. Esto incluye procedimientos específicos de limpieza y desinfección antes y después de realizar servicio en cada uno de los vehículos de nuestros clientes. En la mayoría de los lugares, la atención de vehículos se ha considerado un servicio esencial. Póngase en contacto con su distribuidor local para confirmar las horas de servicio actuales. Para obtener más información sobre cómo Ford y su distribuidor local están trabajando arduamente para mantenerlo en las calles durante estos tiempos difíciles, visite ford.com/support. Gracias por su atención en este asunto sumamente importante. Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente © Copyright 2022 Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente
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August 2022 03782 22S33 FPA/DTB122S331 Ford Motor Company Ford Customer Service Division P. O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 1904 1 of 4 A/1/000001/1 © Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company 771643171701 A/1/000001/1 JOHN A. SAMPLE 123 SAMPLE ST SAMPLE CITY, MI 12345-6789 * * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL * * * Safety Recall Notice 22S33 / NHTSA Recall 22V331 2020 Escape 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 which 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? Your vehicle may lose motive power while driving. If your vehicle loses power, a “Stop Safely Now” message will be displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center. What is the risk? Loss of motive power will result in the vehicle coasting to a stop. A sudden loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash. What will Ford and your dealer do? Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. 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-half day. However, due to service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time. What should you do? Please call your dealer without delay and request a service date for Recall 22S33. 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. You can continue to safely drive your vehicle. If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access ford.com/support for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions. 03782 22S33 FPA/DTB122S331 What should you do? (continued) 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. 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. 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. 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 and procedures were used. You may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for services related to high voltage battery replacement. 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. 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: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (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: 7:00AM – 11:00PM and Saturday 7:00AM – 5:00PM (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 22V331. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Ford Customer Service Division © Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company 2 of 4 A/2/000001/1 3 of 4 A/3/000001/1 03782 22S33 FPA/DTB122S331 * * * CAMPAÑA DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE * * * Aviso de Campaña de seguridad 22S33 / Campaña 22V331 de la NHTSA 2020 Escape 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? Su vehículo podría perder potencia motriz mientras conduce. Si su vehículo pierde potencia, en el centro de mensajes del tablero de instrumentos (IPC) aparecerá un mensaje “Deténgase con cuidado ahora”. ¿Qué riesgo existe? La pérdida de potencia motriz hará que el vehículo se desplace por inercia hasta detenerse. Una pérdida repentina de la potencia motriz aumenta el riesgo de sufrir un choque. ¿Qué medidas adoptarán Ford y su distribuidor? Las piezas para reparar su vehículo ya se encuentran disponibles. 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 medio día. Sin embargo, debido a los requisitos de planificación de servicio, es posible que su distribuidor tarde un poco más. ¿Qué debe hacer? Llame de inmediato al distribuidor y solicite una cita de servicio para realizar la Campaña 22S33. 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. Puede continuar manejando su vehículo con seguridad. 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 necesarios para llevar a cabo el trabajo. Agosto de 2022 Ford Motor Company División de Servicio al Cliente de Ford P. O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 © Copyright 2022 Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente 771643171701 A/3/000001/1 JOHN A. SAMPLE 123 SAMPLE ST SAMPLE CITY, MI 12345-6789 4 of 4 A/4/000001/1 03782 22S33 FPA/DTB122S331 ¿Qué debe hacer? (continuación) 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. 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. ¿Ha pagado anteriormente por esta reparación? Si ha pagado anteriormente por una reparación que aborda el problema descrito en esta carta, igualmente se le recomienda realizar esta campaña para garantizar que se hayan utilizado las piezas y los procedimientos correctos. 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. ¿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 aun así tiene problemas para reparar su vehículo en un periodo de tiempo razonable o sin costo, puede escribir al Administrador de National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, llamar a la Línea directa de seguridad vehicular al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o visitar NHTSA.gov. Referencia: Campaña de seguridad 22V331 de la NHTSA. Gracias por su atención en este asunto sumamente importante. Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente © Copyright 2022 Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente
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Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company David J. Johnson Ford Motor Company Director P. O. Box 1904 Service Engineering Operations Dearborn, Michigan 48121 Ford Customer Service Division May 16, 2022 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Advance Notice Safety Recall 22S33 Certain 2020 Model Year Escape PHEV Vehicles Certain 2021 Model Year Corsair PHEV Vehicles High Voltage Battery Replacement AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates Corsair 2021 LAP September 18, 2020 through September 18, 2020 Escape 2020 LAP July 21, 2020 through August 4, 2020 Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL In some of the affected vehicles, the High Voltage (HV) battery can unexpectedly lose power. If the HV battery loses power, it will cause the vehicle to display a “Stop Safely Now” message on the instrument panel and loss of motive power causing the vehicle to coast to a stop. A sudden loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash. SERVICE ACTION DO NOT DEMONSTRATE OR DELIVER any new in-stock vehicles involved in this safety recall. A complete Dealer Bulletin will be provided to dealers early third quarter when it is anticipated that parts ordering information and repair instructions will be available to support this safety recall. IMPORTANT: Dealers should open a Repair Order (RO) only when a full dealer bulletin is published. Opening an RO against an Awareness or Advance Notice will result in warranty rejections against a recall. CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION Owners of record will be notified via first-class mail after repair instructions and parts ordering information have been provided to dealers. 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 $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory prior to delivery. Copyright 2022 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, David J. Johnson
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Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company David J. Johnson Ford Motor Company Director P. O. Box 1904 Service Engineering Operations Dearborn, Michigan 48121 Ford Customer Service Division July 26, 2022 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S33 Certain 2020 Model Year Escape PHEV Vehicles Certain 2021 Model Year Corsair PHEV Vehicles High Voltage Battery Replacement REF: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Advance Notice Safety Recall 22S33 AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates Corsair 2021 LAP September 18, 2020 through September 18, 2020 Escape 2020 LAP July 21, 2020 through August 4, 2020 Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL In some of the affected vehicles, the High Voltage (HV) battery can unexpectedly lose power. If the HV battery loses power, a “Stop Safely Now” message will display on the instrument panel and the vehicle will coast to a stop. A sudden loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash. SERVICE ACTION Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to replace the HV battery. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE Part available owner letters will mail the week of August 8, 2022. 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 $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery. Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENTS Attachment I: Administrative Information Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information Attachment III: Technical Information Owner Notification Letters 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, David J. Johnson Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 1 of 3 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S33 Certain 2021 Model Year Corsair PHEV Vehicles Certain 2020 Model Year Escape PHEV Vehicles High Voltage Battery Replacement OASIS ACTIVATION OASIS was activated on May 16, 2022. FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION FSA VIN List was made available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on May 16, 2022. Owner names and addresses will be made available by mid-August 2022. 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 dealer for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable. Owners can continue to drive their vehicles. 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. Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 2 of 3 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S33 Certain 2021 Model Year Corsair PHEV Vehicles Certain 2020 Model Year Escape PHEV Vehicles 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 prior to 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 High Voltage Battery replacement. RENTAL VEHICLES Rental vehicles are not approved for this program. Lincoln Pickup & Delivery: Claims for Lincoln Pickup & Delivery with a Lincoln loaner (up to 2 days) should be submitted on a separate line from the FSA. Refer to EFC09879, 2022 Lincoln Pickup & Delivery Updates for details. 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 FSA’s / 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 o Lincoln vehicles – 4 years or 50,000 miles Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 3 of 3 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S33 Certain 2021 Model Year Corsair PHEV Vehicles Certain 2020 Model Year Escape PHEV Vehicles High Voltage Battery Replacement 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 (22S33) 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. o 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 Lincoln Pickup & Delivery: Claims for Lincoln Pickup & Delivery with a Lincoln loaner (up to 2 days) should be submitted on a separate line from the FSA. Refer to EFC09879, 2022 Lincoln Pickup & Delivery Updates for details. Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT II Page 1 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S33 Certain 2021 Model Year Corsair PHEV Vehicles Certain 2020 Model Year Escape PHEV Vehicles High Voltage Battery Replacement LABOR ALLOWANCES Description Labor Operation Labor Time Replace High Voltage Battery MT22S33B Up to 3.0 Hour PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION Order the parts below through normal order processing channels: Part Number Description Order Quantity Claim Quantity LX6Z-10B759-EB High Voltage Battery 1 1 LX6Z-5A215-A Tailpipe Clamp 1 1 VC-13-G Coolant As Required DEALER PRICE For the latest prices, refer to DOES II. 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 in accordance with 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 in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000. Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 2 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S33 Certain 2021 Model Year Corsair PHEV Vehicles Certain 2020 Model Year Escape PHEV Vehicles 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’s fixed operations management team or an employee 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 from 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 clearly 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 PAGE 1 OF 1 SAFETY RECALL 22S33 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 07/2022 CERTAIN 2020 MODEL YEAR ESCAPE AND 2021 MODEL YEAR CORSAIR VEHICLES — HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Replace the high voltage battery. Please follow Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 414-03A. Version 04-23-19 Ford Motor Company Recall Reimbursement Plan for 22S33 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 from the dealers. Regarding the specific reimbursement plan for Recall # 22S33, owners who have paid for service to remedy the defect or noncompliance must have had that service performed prior to August 22, 2022 After this date, if repairs related to this recall are performed by a non-Ford repair facility in an emergency situation, 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) Pursuant to the requirements set forth in 49 CFR Part 573 and Part 577 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Ford Motor Company (Ford) is submitting required information pertaining to 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 noncompliances pursuant 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 prior to 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 prior to 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 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. Version 04-23-19 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 than 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 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 denial of the reimbursement request. Version 04-23-19 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 pursuant 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 22V-331 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : MAY 13, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-331 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22S33 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 : 27 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2020 FORD ESCAPE Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed supplier process and production 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. Affected vehicles are equipped with the 2.5L Hybrid powertrain and the suspect high voltage battery pack. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. 26 Escape vehicles are affected. Production Dates : JUL 21, 2020 – AUG 04, 2020 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-331 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2021-2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed supplier process and production 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. Affected vehicles are equipped with the 2.5L Hybrid powertrain and the suspect high voltage battery pack. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. 1 Corsair vehicle is affected. Production Dates : SEP 18, 2020 – SEP 18, 2020 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Insufficient weld penetration exists between the busbar and cell terminal which results in a loss of electrical contact at the busbar weld joint within the high voltage battery. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A loss of electrical contact at the busbar weld joint can result in a loss of motive power, which increases the risk of an accident. Description of the Cause : Ford and supplier suspect that damage to the laser cooling line during maintenance of the laser air knife resulted in an out of control welding process at the supplier. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle will display a “stop safely now” message, wrench lamp, and an audible alert when the vehicle loses motive power. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-331 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : High Voltage Battery Component Description : High Voltage Battery Component Part Number : LX68-10B759-R Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. Address : 467, Beonyeong-ro Seobuk-gu Cheonan-si Foreign States 31086 Country : Korea, Republic of Chronology : On February 1, 2022, an issue pertaining to high voltage battery pack busbar insufficient weld penetration was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review. Ford is aware of four warranty claims in Europe between August 12, 2021 and January 10, 2022. On December 10, 2021, the supplier communicated to Ford that the suspected root cause is a damaged laser cooling line caused by maintenance of the laser air knife that results in an out of control weld process for the first warranty claim. On January 6, 2021, the supplier communicated to Ford that the suspect time period was between June 6, 2020 and June 12, 2020. On January 28, 2022, Samsung identified high voltage battery packs with potentially non-conforming high voltage busbar welding issues supplied to Ford in the 22E-005 Part 573 submission. Between January and April 2022, Ford conducted an engineering analysis of busbar assemblies built during the suspect period to determine which parts had an insufficient weld penetration. As of April 28, 2022, Ford is unaware of any VOQs, warranty claims, or field reports in the United States for this issue. On May 6, 2022, 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. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-331 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the High Voltage Battery 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 July 26, 2022. Ford will forward a copy of the notification letters to dealers to the agency when available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy High Voltage Battery LX68-10B759-R will have a busbar that has proper weld penetration. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The supplier repaired a damaged coolant line on June 27, 2020. High voltage batteries produced after June 27, 2020 were produced with sufficient busbar weld penetration. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notification to dealers is expected to occur on May 16, 2022. Mailing of owner notification letters is expected to begin July 5, 2022 and is expected to be completed by July 12, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 16, 2022 – MAY 16, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 05, 2022 – JUL 12, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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