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VehicleNov 30, 201219,158 affected

Ford recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
12V553000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 30, 2012
Owners notified
Dec 18, 2012
Vehicles or items affected
19,158
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Feb 3, 2012 to Oct 20, 2012
Part
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Maker's own recall number
12C27
Safety standard
FMVSS 108

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), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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