Recall 12V336000: Potential Fuel Line Leakage

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Ford/Escape 2013

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 18, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V336000

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.

NOTES:
This is Ford recall number 12S35. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.