The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V402000·Announced 2014-07-02

Ford Recalls 2014 Fiesta Vehicles Due to Fuel Tank Leak Risk

Ford is recalling certain 2014 Fiesta vehicles because a manufacturing error may cause the fuel tank to leak, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured between October 25, 2013, and February 27, 2014. The recall addresses a manufacturing error that may cause the fuel tank to leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Ford has notified the affected owners. Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2014.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S12. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FORD FIESTA
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
175

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FIESTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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