Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain engine block heaters, with part numbers GJ7Z-6A051-BA and GJ7Z-6A051-AA, sold as accessory parts. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
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Identifiers in this source record
FORD ENGINE BLOCK HEATERManufacturer campaign: 25SA5Part: GJ7Z-6A051-BAPart: GJ7Z-6A051-AAVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Official action
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until their vehicle is remedied. Dealers will contact customers with instructions to return the part for a full refund or dealers will replace the block heater once a newly designed part is available, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA5.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- FORD ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25E067000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety