NHTSA Recall 12V336000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V336000; Date: Jul. 18, 2012
If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ford Escape
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 9,320
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 10, 2012
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