There is a risk of fire: Ford recalls more than 40 thousand cars

REUTERS

Automobile manufacturers spend time due to problems occurring in their vehicles. zammoment is initiating recall programs.

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it had launched an investigation and that there was a fuel leak concern that could lead to a fire in the car's engine.

More than 40 thousand vehicles will be recalled

NHTSA said that it initiated the recall of more than 40 thousand SUV models due to the problem in question.

The auto safety regulatory agency announced that it is reviewing the adequacy and safety implications of Ford's proposed recall analysis for the 2022-2023 model year Bronco Sport and 1.5 Ford Escape SUVs with 2022L engines.

Ford reports that while it is working on an engine control software update and a purge valve, replacing the cracked fuel injector is risky.

In the statement made by the company, it was noted that there were five underhood fires in the 1.5L Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles, but there were no reports of any accidents or injuries regarding the issue.

NHTSA reminded that Ford recalled approximately 2022 thousand 522-2020 Ford Escape and 2023-2021 Ford Bronco Sport in 2023 due to the same problem.