NHTSA Recall # | 93709 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V319000 |
MFG Compaign # | 12S34 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
Date of notification | 20/07/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 08/03/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/06/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/07/12 |
Report created | 06/07/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 8266 |
Defect summary | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured from march 8, 2012 through june 7, 2012. Due to mis-positioned carpet padding the center console trim panel may be pushed outboard of the intended position, reducing clearance relative to the pedal package. |
Consequence summary | The reduced clearance may result in the driver |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the carpet padding and left-side console trim panel replaced with a new panel, free of charge. The recall began on july 20, 2012. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. |
Recall notes | Ford's recall campaign number is 12s34. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |