NHTSA Recall 13V475000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V475000; Date: Oct. 17, 2013
Without an audible door chime, a vehicle owner may open the door and exit the vehicle without being reminded that the vehicle is still operational, leaving the vehicle susceptible to theft.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ford C-max Energi; 2013 Ford C-max Hybrid; 2012 Ford Focus Electric; 2013 Ford Focus Electric
Component: Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft Controller
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 23,000
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 focus electric vehicles and 2013 c-max vehicles equipped with the intelligent access push button start system. In the affected vehicles, there is no audible chime when the vehicle is operational and the driver's door is opened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention. "
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the door chime, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13c07.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 30, 2013
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