Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #12V553000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V553000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2013 fusion vehicles, manufactured from february 3, 2012, through october 20, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment Includes 19,158 affected units, Low Beam Headlamp/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2013 fusion vehicles, manufactured from february 3, 2012, through october 20, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 fusion vehicles, manufactured from february 3, 2012, through october 20, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the affected vehicles may not have had the low beam headlamp projector coating properly cured during its manufacturing process.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp assembly. the recall began on december 18, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V553000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2012-11-30T00:00:00
Subject: Low beam headlamp/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 19,158

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12C27
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 fusion vehicles, manufactured from february 3, 2012, through october 20, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the affected vehicles may not have had the low beam headlamp projector coating properly cured during its manufacturing process.
Consequence Summary: An improperly cured projector coating will become hazy through operation, over time, reducing the brightness of the low-beam lamp. this may decrease driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp assembly. the recall began on december 18, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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