2012–2014 Ford Kuga
- Affected
- 8,864
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 17S20
- Supplier
- Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited
The defect
In the event of an impact which deploys the front seat belt retractor pre-tensioner, there is a possibility that the insulation material on the inner face of the lower 'B' pillar trim could be subjected to a concentrated heat source that could ignite the insulation material.
The hazard
This could result in a fire. There have been no occurrences in Australia.
The remedy
Ford will write to owners of all affected vehicles. Until the Safety Recall Service is completed it is recommended the vehicle be driven with caution and at moderate speed.Owners are advised to contact their Ford authorised dealership for inspection and rectification.For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 8,864 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited on 1800 503 672 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- Ford Authorised Dealership
- Phone:
- 1800 503 672
- Website:
- https://www.ford.com.au
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.