Ford Kuga: Under Certain Operating Conditions An Oil And/or Fuel Vapour Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source May Result In An Engine Compartment Or Vehicle Fire Localized Melting Or Smoke.
Ford is recalling 16,155 Kuga vehicles in the United Kingdom because oil and fuel vapour leaks in the engine compartment can potentially cause fires or smoking under certain conditions. The fix involves modifying the engine undertray and active grill assemblies. This is classified as a serious safety issue.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD KUGA. Units affected: 16,155
- Reason
- Under certain operating conditions an oil and/or fuel vapour leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in an engine compartment or vehicle fire localized melting or smoke. Remedy: Modification of the engine undertray and active grill assemblies.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2022-07-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/eabc9c13-822a-42b1-bcb8-3b96703ca4cf