Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #13V335000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V335000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2012-2013 focus bev vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured september 15, 2011, through may 6, 2013; and model year 2013 focus st vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured february 16, 2012, through may 7, 2013 Includes 6,308 affected units, Side Lights Inoperable/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 focus bev vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured september 15, 2011, through may 6, 2013; and model year 2013 focus st vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured february 16, 2012, through may 7, 2013

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 focus bev vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured september 15, 2011, through may 6, 2013; and model year 2013 focus st vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured february 16, 2012, through may 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall began on august 16, 2013. owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall number is 13c04.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V335000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2013-08-01T00:00:00
Subject: Side lights inoperable/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 6,308

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13C04
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 focus bev vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured september 15, 2011, through may 6, 2013; and model year 2013 focus st vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, manufactured february 16, 2012, through may 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall began on august 16, 2013. owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall number is 13c04.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 13V335000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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