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NHTSA recall 12V336000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company

July 18, 2012report date
9,320units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with a 1.6L engine. These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak.

Why it matters: If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.

The 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2013 Ford Escape.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V336000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.