Ford Recalls 2013 Fusion, For The Second Time In A Week

December 8, 2012 ????? 0 Comments

Owners of the 2013 model year Ford Fusion will certainly not be a happy lot when they will learn that their cars are being recalled yet again. The earlier recall came just about a week earlier when the Blue Oval started recalling the Ford Escape and the Ford Fusion models that are powered by 1.6 liter EcoBoost engines, over concerns of overheating engines, with the potential to lead to a fire in the engine compartment.

This time however, the problem is less critical, but no less inconvenient, as about 19,106 2013 Ford Fusions are suspected of defective headlights. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has stated in a statement that the reflector coating in the headlights may not been cured properly during the manufacturing process, which would result in a cloudy low beam over time.

Below is the official statement released by the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on its website.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):

FORD / FUSION 2013

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company Report Receipt Date: NOV 30, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V553000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,106

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:

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.

Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp assembly. The recall is expected to begin on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

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.

By Ganny

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