Recall Of The Day, September 6, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued one recall.  This is for potential fire.  The cause is antifreeze.  This type of fire has been a topic of contention for quit some time.  For years, arguments over whether antifreeze can cause fires have been numerous.  This recall verifies what many in the field of vehicle fire investigation have discovered many years ago.

To find if your vehicle is affected by this recall please contact your dealer, manufacturer or NHTSA.  Additionally, if your vehicle is leaking antifreeze, have the cause of the trouble repaired.     

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / ESCAPE 2013 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: SEP 04, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V431000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,146

Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.

Consequence: As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Notes: Ford's recall campaign number is 12S39. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.