Fail to recall counterfeit model (6)

I believe the answer is:

forget

'fail to recall' is the definition.

'counterfeit model' is the wordplay.
'counterfeit' becomes 'forge' (synonyms).
'model' becomes 'T' (Ford Model T car).
'forge'+'t'='FORGET'

(Other definitions for forget that I've seen before include "Leave behind unintentionally" , "Be unable to remember" , "Stop remembering" , "Lose memory of" , "Neglect (to do)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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