FORD ECOSPORT 2018: SERVICE BRAKES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V312000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ECOSPORT | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-05-14 | 2018-05-16 |
Production Dates: 2017-10-27 - 2018-03-06
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18C04
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 273
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 135
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
