Farber Specialty Vehicles: 2021 Ford Transit Van Recalled for Generator Fuel Leak and Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: July 31, 2023

Summary

Farber Specialty Vehicles is recalling one 2021 Ford Transit van equipped with a Cummins Onan QG 2800i generator. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, which can lead to a gasoline leak. A dealer will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge.

Risk

A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source significantly increases the risk of a fire. The defect involves a specific fuel hose connection that may leak due to insufficient pressure from the securing clamps.

What You Should Do

Identify if you own the affected vehicle: one 2021 Ford Transit van modified by Farber Specialty Vehicles and equipped with a Cummins Onan QG 2800i generator.
Contact Farber Specialty Vehicles customer service at 1-800-331-3188 to confirm if your specific vehicle is the one affected and to schedule a free repair. Refer to Farber recall number PG5215.
Schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer to have the generator fuel hose and clamps inspected and replaced at no cost to you.
For additional information or to verify your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of the fuel hose and clamps

How to: Contact Farber Specialty Vehicles customer service at 1-800-331-3188 to arrange a free inspection and repair by a dealer.

Affected Products

Product: 2021 Ford Transit Van with Cummins Onan QG 2800i Generator

Part / Model:

Ford Transit

Cummins Onan QG 2800i generator

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V533000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Farber Specialty Vehicles

Sold By: Farber Specialty Vehicles

Units Affected: 1 vehicles(1% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: August 24, 2023

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: PG5215

Agency Last Updated: November 30, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you own the affected vehicle: one 2021 Ford Transit van modified by Farber Specialty Vehicles and equipped with a Cummins Onan QG 2800i generator.

Contact Farber Specialty Vehicles customer service at 1-800-331-3188 to confirm if your specific vehicle is the one affected and to schedule a free repair. Refer to Farber recall number PG5215.

Schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer to have the generator fuel hose and clamps inspected and replaced at no cost to you.

For additional information or to verify your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V533000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Farber Specialty Vehicles

Sold By: Farber Specialty Vehicles

Units Affected: 1 vehicles(1% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: August 24, 2023

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: PG5215

Agency Last Updated: November 30, 2023