NHTSA Recall 14V002000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V002000; Date: Jan. 6, 2014
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Ford Edge; 2013 Ford Edge
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 27,933
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2. 0l engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13s13. Important: this recall supersedes recall 12v-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.
Recall Notes:
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: Feb 25, 2014
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