Ford recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The reduced clearance may result in the driverâs foot contacting the side of the brake pedal while transferring the foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Escape 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V319000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 6, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jul 20, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8,266
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 8, 2012 to Jun 7, 2012
- Part
- Structure; Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
- Maker's own recall number
- 12S34
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.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.