The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E035000·Announced 2018-05-24

Roush Supercharger Kits Recalled for Fuel Leak Risk on Ford Mustangs

Roush is recalling aftermarket supercharger kits for 2018 Ford Mustangs because defective hose barb fittings may cause fuel leaks, increasing fire risk.

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 can result in a fuel leak and increase the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Roush Performance Products, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket supercharger kits, part number R1318-6006P1-AA, sold for installation on 2018 Ford Mustangs. The recall involves 146 affected units.

The hose barb fittings on these supercharger kits may be manufactured incorrectly. This defect can cause damage to the fuel lines, resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Roush will notify known owners and replace the defective fuel rail subassemblies free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD MUSTANG
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Roush Performance Products, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
146

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)

  • MUSTANG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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