Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #13V270000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V270000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2013 ford explorer, taurus, and lincoln mks vehicles manufactured november 29, 2012, through december 12, 2012 Includes 12,569 affected units, Child Safety Lock may become Deactivated, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 ford explorer, taurus, and lincoln mks vehicles manufactured november 29, 2012, through december 12, 2012

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 ford explorer, taurus, and lincoln mks vehicles manufactured november 29, 2012, through december 12, 2012. in the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. if necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on august 2, 2013. ford's recall number is 13s07. owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V270000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2013-06-26T00:00:00
Subject: Child safety lock may become deactivated
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 12,569

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13S07
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 ford explorer, taurus, and lincoln mks vehicles manufactured november 29, 2012, through december 12, 2012. in the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
Consequence Summary: If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. if necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on august 2, 2013. ford's recall number is 13s07. owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-rrrv-kzpp-igpe
NHTSA ID: 13V270000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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