FORD ( 12V336000 )

Publish Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 06:00:07 EST

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
FORD / ESCAPE		2013
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY		Mfr's Report Date: JUL 18, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V336000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,320 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. Consequence:

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

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 is expected to begin on July 20, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V336000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss

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