DEARBORN, Mich., May 24, 2017 – Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall in the Canadian Provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec for approximately 11,899 2011 Ford Fiesta vehicles for battery junction box corrosion.

Affected vehicles operated in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec can experience an accumulation of dust deposits which contain deicing salts in the provinces included in this recall that can cause corrosion of fuse and wiring terminals in the battery junction box that may result in the loss of electrical connectivity in some wiring circuits. A loss of electrical connectivity may affect a variety of vehicle systems such as powertrain operation and exterior vehicle lighting including rear tail lamps and marker lamps and may cause a vehicle to stall without the ability to restart or may make a vehicle less visible to approaching drivers, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Ford is not aware of any accidents or injurie associated with this issue.

Affected vehicles are 2011 Ford Fiesta vehicles built at Cuautitlan Assembly Plant from Feb. 2, 2010 to July, 14, 2011.

The recall involves approximately 11,899 vehicles located in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. The Ford reference number for this recall is 17S14.

Dealers will inspect battery junction boxes, clean and add seals and replace any damaged terminals and fuses at no cost to the customer.