Recall 18V312000 — SERVICE BRAKES Defect in 2018-2018 FORD ECOSPORT
RECALL This recall affects up to 273 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V312000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 273 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
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