NHTSA recall 12V-438 (12V438000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 7, 2012 - about 5,499 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V438000
- Also written as
- 12V-438
- Manufacturer number
- 12S40
- Reported
- September 7, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,499
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-438 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.