NHTSA Recall # | 91524 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V336000 |
MFG Compaign # | 12S35 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 10/08/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/11/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/11/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/07/12 |
Report created | 19/07/12 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 9320 |
Defect summary | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2011, through july 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1. 6l engine. These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak. |
Consequence summary | If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify and instruct owners to stop driving their vehicles and contact a ford or lincoln dealer to arrange pick-up of their vehicle. Customers will be provided with a rental vehicle if needed. The dealer will replace the engine compartment fuel line, free charge. The recall began on august 10, 2012. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. |
Recall notes | This is ford recall number 12s35. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |