Ford Kuga: Risk Of Fire
Ford Kuga Recall Summary Ford is recalling 20,358 Kuga vehicles in the United Kingdom because the heated washer jets may not be properly sealed, allowing water to get inside and cause corrosion. This can lead the heating element to overheat, potentially damaging the nozzle and causing fire or smoke near the cowl grille. Ford will replace the washer jets in affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD KUGA. Units affected: 20,358
- Reason
- The heated washer jets may have jet heating elements which are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets. An overheating jet element will damage the nozzle housing and may cause local heat/fire damage to the cowl grille accompanied by smoke and burning smell. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new washer jets.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-11-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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