NHTSA recall 18V-312 (18V312000)
service brakes recall reported May 14, 2018 - about 273 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V312000
- Also written as
- 18V-312
- Manufacturer number
- 18C04
- Reported
- May 14, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~273
- Component
- service brakes
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-312 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.