CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles were shipped with a brake fluid reservoir cap label and owner's manual meant for European markets rather than US markets. Owners could be confused by the incorrect label and add the wrong brake fluid, which could affect brake performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify affected owners. Dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and the owner's manual kit at no cost to you. To find out whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 18C04.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford ECO Sport | 2018 |
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