Recall 12V319000: Carpet/Brake Pedal Clearance

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Ford/Escape 2013

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 02, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V319000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals and Linkages

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 8,266

SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from March 8, 2012 through June 7, 2012. Due to mis-positioned carpet padding the center console trim panel may be pushed outboard of the intended position, reducing clearance relative to the pedal package.

CONSEQUENCE:
The reduced clearance may result in the driver's foot contacting the side of the brake pedal while transferring the foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal, increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the carpet padding and theleft-side console trim panel will be replaced with a new panel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 23, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

NOTES:
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S34. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.