REC-000310

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2012–2016 Ford FOCUS/KUGA

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited

Recall date: 23 May 2018

Defect

The clutch assembly may overheat as a result of excessive clutch slip. This condition could cause the clutch pressure plate to crack and/or fracture, which could damage the transmission assembly, allowing transmission fluid to leak.

Hazard

Leaking of transmission fluid in the presence of an ignition source can lead to an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Ford will write to owners of all affected vehicles. Owners are advised to contact their nearest authorised Ford Dealership for inspection and rectification. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealership or Ford’s Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au