NHTSA Recall 14V402000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2014-07-02. An estimated 175 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, to February 27, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, the fuel tank may leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Ford has notified the affected owners. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S12.
Manufacturer campaign number: 14S12
Notes
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.