HEARTLAND EDGE 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| Make : HEARTLAND | Model : EDGE | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2010-09-02 - 2013-04-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V002000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-02-25 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-01-06 | Date Added to Database: 2014-01-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13S13 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 27933 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized. |
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Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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