NHTSA Recall 13V085000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V085000; Date: Mar. 7, 2013
The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ford C-max Hybrid; 2013 Ford Escape; 2013 Ford Focus
Component: Latches/locks/linkage
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 5,675
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 focus and c-max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Ford's recall campaign number is 13s02. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 2013
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