Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Ford Ecosport Vehicles Sold In The United States Federal Territiories. These Vehicles Were Shipped With The European Brake Reservoir Pictogram Cap Label And The European English Language Owner’S Manual Kits. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 135, “Light Vehicle Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
ECOSPORT
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V312000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Owners Could Be Confused By The Incorrect Label On The Brake Fluid Cap, Potentially Causing Them To Replace The Brake Fluid With An Incorrect Fluid Which Could Affect Brake Performance, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Brake Fluid Cap And Owner’S Manual Kit, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 21, 2018. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 18C04.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20171027
End Of Manufacture
20180306
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
273
Date Owners Notified
20180621
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20180514
Make Campaign Number
18C04
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
135