Recall 15V793000 scope

Affected units
411,205
Vehicles identified
4
Makes involved
2
Model years
2

Recall 15V793000

CHOPPER DESIGNS • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK • reported Nov 24, 2015 • • 411,205 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
15V793000
Manufacturer
CHOPPER DESIGNS
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Makes
FORD, MERCURY
Model Years
2010–2011
Affected Units
411,205
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV).

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale
60th percentile in scale
411,205 vehicles — among 15 recalls covering 2010–2011 FORD/MERCURY FUSION/MILAN.
Component Frequency
Fuel System, Gasoline cited in 2.5% of recent recalls
74 of 3,011 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Fuel System, Gasoline-class component.
Manufacturer Density
CHOPPER DESIGNS has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Defect Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.

Key Dates

Report Date
Nov 24, 2015
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

4 vehicles under this recall

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Other CHOPPER DESIGNS Recalls

Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
24V368000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION 109,283
24V330000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) 9,312
24V329000 STEERING:COLUMN 385
24V293000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 242,669
24V294000 VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY 1,315
24V267000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM 456,565
24V266000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS 9
24E032000 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD 1,042
24V226000 TIRES 1,902
24V223000 TIRES 115

Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching FORD, MERCURY from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V418000 VISIBILITY 67,842
26V417000 POWER TRAIN 42,784
26V415000 BACK OVER PREVENTION 66,383
26V403000 STRUCTURE 36,046
26V402000 POWER TRAIN 741,195
26V370000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4,445
26V376000 POWER TRAIN 5,252
26V375000 POWER TRAIN 10,742
26V374000 VISIBILITY 18,124
26V372000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2,349

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (FORD, MERCURY) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
DP26004 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
EA26001 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
PE25020 ENGINE
DP25001 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
PE25007 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PE25002 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
EA25001 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
RQ24015 SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
RQ24014 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
PE24030 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 4,134 related complaints, the most reported components are Steering (1,451), Air Bags (582), Power Train (298).

Complaint Component
1430272 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1430248 AIR BAGS
1427667 STEERING
1427143 AIR BAGS
1439223 STEERING
1426730 AIR BAGS
1426569 AIR BAGS
1428047 STEERING
1576894 STEERING
1464764 STEERING
1439859 STEERING
1427546 STEERING
1427417 STEERING
1426337 STEERING
1425983 SUSPENSION
1424831 AIR BAGS
1425001 AIR BAGS
1424722 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1424639 AIR BAGS
1424630 AIR BAGS
1424721 AIR BAGS
1556914 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1460509 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1460510 STEERING
1431914 AIR BAGS

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 15V793000

Complaint Component
2162338 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2107950 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2030665 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1960584 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1955217 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1927979 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1873959 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1882691 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1808103 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1757506 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 15V793000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 15V793000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner?
Recall 15V793000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet?
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected?
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy?
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue?
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN?
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle?
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for FORD FUSION 2010?
Browse all FORD recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

Data sources & freshness

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