NHTSA Campaign 18V104000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 18V104000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
- The risk
- A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.
- 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.
Reported December 2, 2018
Vehicles covered by 18V104000 (2)
Lincoln (1)
Ford (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V104000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.