The issue
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI (turbocharged) engine, an incorrectly manufactured engine compartment fuel line may develop a leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine compartment fuel line.
Description (français)
Sur certains véhicules munis d'un moteur GTDI (turbocompressé) de 1,6 L, une canalisation de transport de carburant du compartiment moteur mal fabriquée pourrait se mettre à fuir. En présence d'une source d'inflammation, une fuite de carburant pourrait causer un incendie endommageant des biens matériels ou blessant quelqu'un. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer la canalisation de transport de carburant du compartiment moteur.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2013 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2013 | 2,753 | 18 |