NHTSA recall 12V336000
NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 12V336000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 12S35 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 2012-07-18 |
| Owners notified | 2012-08-10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 9320 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
The remedy
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.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2013 FORD ESCAPE |
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