Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #18V592000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V592000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 120v convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 ford c-max energi and fusion energi vehicles and 2012-2015 ford focus electric vehicles Includes 49,197 affected units, Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels120v convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 ford c-max energi and fusion energi vehicles and 2012-2015 ford focus electric vehicles
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 120v convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 ford c-max energi and fusion energi vehicles and 2012-2015 ford focus electric vehicles. cords with part numbers fm58-10b706-aa, fm58-10b706-ab, fm58-10b706-ac, fm58-10b706-ad, fm58-10b706-ae and fm58-10b706-af were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120v convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. the recall began january 18, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18s24.