NHTSA Recall 18V735000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V735000; Date: Oct. 22, 2018
the excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Ford Focus; 2013 Ford Focus; 2014 Ford Focus; 2015 Ford Focus; 2016 Ford Focus; 2017 Ford Focus; 2018 Ford Focus
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,282,596
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 ford focus vehicles with a 2.0l gdi or 2.0l gtdi engine. the canister purge valve (cpv) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
How to Fix:
ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module. dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the cpv as needed. if the cpv is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. the recall is expected to begin december 10, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18s32. note: until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.
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.
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