Ford · Kuga

The heated washer jets may have jet heating elements which are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets which could lead to a fire.

Published: 22 April 2016
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 05/04/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0487/16

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car