NHTSA Recall # | 94572 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V553000 |
MFG Compaign # | 12C27 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 18/12/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/02/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/10/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/11/12 |
Report created | 03/12/12 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 19158 |
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. |
Recall notes | Ford's recall campaign number is 12c27. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |