Ford Motor is recalling nearly 46,000 Ford Edge SUVs worldwide due to fuel leaks that can lead to fires, : The Detroit News reported.
The recall also includes some vehicles that were recalled in 2012.
The recall affects the 2012-13 Edge built from September 2010, through April 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines.
In total, about 27,800 are in the U.S., nearly 3,400 in Canada, five in Mexico, about 13,500 in the Asia Pacific region, one in Europe and the remaining 913 are in export and growth markets, the newspaper said.
“The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, seepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized,” Ford told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
According to the automaker, dealers will replace the fuel line with a new fuel line that does not have a damper.
Source: The Detroit News
