NHTSA Recall 13V584000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V584000; Date: Nov. 25, 2013
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ford Escape
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 9,469
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (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 subject to prior safety recall NHTSA 12v-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fuel line, and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. An interim notice will be mailed to owners during January 2014. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13s12.
Recall Notes:
This recall is in addition to NHTSA recall 12v-336. All covered vehicles, regardless of being remedied under the earlier recall, require an inspection and a remedy for this campaign. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 9, 2014
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