Ford Fiesta: Fumes May Enter The Passenger Compartment
Ford Fiesta Recall Summary A blanking plug in the exhaust system of 5,857 Ford Fiesta vehicles may loosen or fall out completely, potentially allowing hot exhaust gases to damage nearby plastic components and create a fire risk in the engine compartment. Ford will replace the brass plug with a new steel design. This recall affects Ford Fiesta vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD FIESTA. Units affected: 5,857
- Reason
- Blanking plug on the exhaust may not retain the correct tightness. In rare cases it is possible that the plug may work out completely leaving an open hole in the exhaust system. The hot gases may be hot enough to melt the plastic of the engine cooling fan moulding. Although no cases have been reported there is a risk of fire in the engine compartment. Remedy: Replace the brass plug with a steel plug of a new design.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-12-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3e34bab2-b93a-4f6d-9055-477ef6a46837