KZRV ESCAPE 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL
| Make : KZRV | Model : ESCAPE | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 2019-01-19 - 2022-06-13 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 22V484000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2022-08-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2022-07-07 | Date Added to Database: 2022-07-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22S47 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 100689 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire. |
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Consequence:
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S47. |
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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.nhtsa.gov. |
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