Ford to recall more than 565,000 US vehicles over engine compartment fire risk

(Reuters) – Ford ​is recalling 565,691 vehicles ‌in the U.S. as the engine compartment ​wiring harness may ​become damaged and short circuit, ⁠the National Highway ​Traffic Safety Administration said ​on Friday.

Here are the details:

  • The recall affects certain 2021-2026 ​Bronco and Bronco ​Raptor vehicles.
  • A short circuit in ‌the ⁠engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk ​of a ​fire, ⁠the auto safety regulator said.
  • As ​part of the ​recall ⁠remedy, dealers will install sheathing over the ⁠wiring, ​free of charge, ​NHTSA added.

Preetika Parashuraman in Bengaluru; ​Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala