Recall number R/2011/158


There are 5857 FORD vehicles affected by the recall R/2011/158.

This recall was issued on December 12th, 2011 and all the details of this FORD recall (R/2011/158 - FUMES MAY ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2011/158

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2011-12-12

Reason for concern

FUMES MAY ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

Reason for recall

Blanking plug on the exhaust may not retain the correct tightness. In rare cases it is possible that the plug may work out completely leaving an open hole in the exhaust system. The hot gases may be hot enough to melt the plastic of the engine cooling fan moulding. Although no cases have been reported there is a risk of fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy

Replace the brass plug with a steel plug of a new design.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local FORD dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official FORD service.

FORD Reference ID

1c147

Number of affected FORD cars

5857

FORD vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
FIESTA


Others recall actions for FORD

Currently there are 54 models of vehicles manufactured by FORD that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from FORD.

Select the model to see all the details relevant to that model.

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