Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 12V-438 · 2012 Ford Edge
Ford Motor Company recall 12V-438 covers 5,499 2012 Ford Edge for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V438000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford is recalling certain 2012 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through October 31, 2011, 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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S40.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Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.This recall campaign has been superseded by Ford Recall Campaign 13S13 NHTSA Recall No. 14V-002.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.