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Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012,
Posted by: Chris Bloom, CJBFireConsultant (IP Logged)
Date: July 23, 2012 10:55AM
FORD / ESCAPE 2013
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date: JUL 18, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V336000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,320
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:
If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
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 is expected to begin on July 20, 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.
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date: JUL 18, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V336000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,320
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:
If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
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 is expected to begin on July 20, 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.
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