Courtesy Of The National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration
Good morning or afternoon where ever you are.
Today, NHTSA issued one recall. Feast you eyes on the following information. There could be a fire.
| Vehicle Make / Model: | | Model Year(s): |
| FORD / ESCAPE | | 2013 |
| Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Mfr's Report Date: JUL 18, 2012 |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V336000 |
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY: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 8, 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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