NHTSA Recall # | 140373 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V592000 |
MFG Compaign # | 18S24 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION HYBRID |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
Date of notification | 18/01/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/09/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/03/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/09/18 |
Report created | 11/09/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 49197 |
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. |
Consequence summary | An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire. |
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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |