Recall 12V-438
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2012 Ford Edge: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-438
- Reported
- September 7, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 5,499 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S40.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed] recall campaign has been superseded by Ford Recall Campaign 13S13 NHTSA Recall No. 14V-002.
Affected vehicles
- Ford Edge 2012